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Fintech / Regtech
New Network Launches to Facilitate Stablecoin, CBDC Transfers
By Editors | 27/01/2023
Several Tier 1 banks are participating in POCs to test the Universal Digital Payment Network (UDPN) for cross-border transfers and swaps.
AML / KYC
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fined in the Netherlands
By Editors | 26/01/2023
The DNB said Coinbase was offering services to Dutch users before it was formally registered as required by local laws.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Charges Man for Crypto Token Manipulation Scheme
By Editors | 26/01/2023
The SEC said Avraham Eisenberg orchestrated an attack on Mango Markets. He also faces criminal and civil charges brought by the DOJ and CFTC.
ESG / Sustainability
India Issues First Ever Sovereign Green Bonds
By Editors | 26/01/2023
India raised almost $1bn that it will use for investments in renewable energy and climate change adaptation, among other areas.
AML / KYC
UK FCA Offers Guidance on Crypto Business Registration
By Editors | 26/01/2023
The guidance draws from over 300 applications received by the FCA to date, to help crypto firms prepare their applications for registration.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA, FCA Agree MoU to Support Benchmark Recognition
By Editors | 26/01/2023
The MoU establishes cooperation arrangements and enables ESMA to start recognising benchmarks administrators from the UK.
ESG / Sustainability
ECB Publishes Climate-related Statistical Indicators
By Editors | 26/01/2023
The indicators are a first step to help narrow the climate data gap, said ECB executive board member Isabel Schnabel.
Enforcement
Australia: Tax Practitioners Board Bans Ex-PwC Partner for Two Years
By Editors | 26/01/2023
Former PwC tax partner Peter-John Collins leaked information about confidential tax reforms being proposed at the time.
Enforcement
Taiwan Fines Foxconn Over Unapproved China Investment
By Editors | 26/01/2023
A Foxconn subsidiary acquired a stake in China’s Tsinghua Unigroup in July last year, without seeking regulatory approval.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ to Progress Changes to Connected Exposures Policy
By Editors | 26/01/2023
The RBNZ intends to progress with proposals made in its November 2021 consultation, with some amendments following stakeholder feedback.
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