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AML / KYC
G7 Nations Imposing New Russia Sanctions Over “Sham” Referendums
By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2022
The EU package includes an oil price cap and a complete ban on providing crypto services to Russians. UK targets include Gazprombank, Sberbank and Sovcombank board members.
Enforcement
SEC, CFTC Fine 16 Firms Over Use of Personal Devices, Chat Messaging
By Editors | 29/09/2022
The 16 firms agreed to pay a combined $1.82bn for failing to preserve staff communications on personal mobile devices, messaging apps and emails.
AML / KYC
CFTC Penalises Crypto Firm, Pursues First Case Against DAO
By Editors | 29/09/2022
Crypto firm bZeroX transferred its software protocol to a DAO and then marketed this as a way to be “enforcement-proof”.
AML / KYC
Deutsche Bank to Settle US Shareholder Lawsuit for $26m
By Editors | 27/09/2022
Shareholders said Deutsche Bank made false statements about its KYC and AML processes and caused losses to investors when its client list was made public.
ESG / Sustainability
US Banks Threaten to Quit GFANZ Over Legal Risks
By Editors | 26/09/2022
JPMorgan, BofA and Morgan Stanley are concerned about being sued over increasingly stringent decarbonisation commitments.
US Banks Pledge to Take Government’s Lead on Taiwan Issue
By Editors | 26/09/2022
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup would exit China if so ordered by the US government in response to an attack on Taiwan.
ESG / Sustainability
NYC Comptroller Calls Out BlackRock on Climate
By ESG Investor | 26/09/2022
New York City Comptroller is calling for BlackRock to better align its investment activities with its climate commitments.
Enforcement
US SEC Fines Morgan Stanley Unit for Not Protecting Customer Data
By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2022
A moving and storage company hired by Morgan Stanley’s wealth management division sold thousands of devices containing customer information to a third party.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Accounting Guidance Disrupts Banks Crypto Projects
By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2022
Accounting guidance issued in March has reportedly forced US listed banks that were building out crypto offerings to suspend their plans.
Big Picture
DTCC Warns of Risks from Quantum Computing Technology
By Editors | 23/09/2022
DTCC outlines steps firms should take to prepare for the emergence of new post-quantum cryptography standards. Final standards are scheduled for 2024.
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