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Enforcement
US SEC Penalises Schwab Over Robo-Adviser Disclosures
By Editors | 16/06/2022
High cash balances resulted in lower returns for robo-adviser clients. The effect of this “cash drag” was not disclosed to clients, the SEC said.
AML / KYC
Singapore Trade Finance Registry to Go Live in Q4
By Editors | 16/06/2022
The Association of Banks in Singapore has selected MonetaGo and GUUD to deliver a registry that will prevent duplicate financing and fraud.
Big Picture
HKIMR Explores Pandemic Lessons for Operational Resilience
By Editors | 16/06/2022
Effective implementation of business continuity plans was a key factor contributing to operational resilience, says new report.
AML / KYC
US, UK to Jointly Promote Privacy-Enhancing Tech for AML
By Editors | 15/06/2022
The joint initiative will seek to accelerate the development of privacy-preserving federated learning solutions that can help to combat financial crime.
AML / KYC
Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Alternative to SWIFT
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Russian state-owned firm Rostec said the blockchain-based platform will allow settlements in national currencies and eliminate the risk of sanctions.
AML / KYC
FATF Re-rates UK for Progress on Correspondent Banking
By Editors | 14/06/2022
The FATF also commends the UK for progress made to expand its FIU’s ability to conduct operational analysis.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia: New Govt to Push Ahead with BNPL, Crypto Regulation
By Editors | 14/06/2022
The government will also continue a consultation process started by Josh Frydenberg on a regulatory framework for the crypto sector.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI to Allow Credit Cards to Link to UPI System
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Allowing credit cards to link with the UPI will provide consumers more payment options and greater convenience, the RBI said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Bangladesh Bank to Assess Feasibility of Introducing CBDC
By Editors | 14/06/2022
A CBDC is needed to facilitate the growth of digital transactions and encourage startups and e-commerce businesses, the finance minister said.
AML / KYC
Japan, Singapore to Explore Mutual Recognition of Digital Identity
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Mutual recognition of digital identity credentials is part of an agreement to cooperate on the digital transformation of government services.
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