United States

    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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