Europe

Crypto / Digital Assets

Energy Crisis May Force EU Crypto Mining Suspension

By Mark Johnston | 19/10/2022

The European Commission said EU member states must be ready to stop crypto-asset mining activities if there is a need for load shedding in electricity systems.

AML / KYC

Canada, Switzerland Sanction More Russians, EU Considers 9th Package

By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2022

The next round of EU sanctions could include limits on LPG imports, more restrictions against Russian banks, and a ban on the sale of European real estate to Russians.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Regulators to Assess Bank Dividend Plans ‘Case-by-Case’

By Editors | 17/10/2022

Steven Maijoor, who serves on the ECB’s supervisory board, said regulators are asking banks to be restrained with dividends and share buybacks.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Council Gives Green Light to Board Gender Rules

By ESG Investor | 17/10/2022

The European Council has approved EU rules to ensure a more balanced gender representation on corporate boards.

AML / KYC

FCA Fines UK Challenger Bank for Weak AML Controls

By Editors | 17/10/2022

Gatehouse Bank failed to perform appropriate checks on customers based in high-risk countries and customers that were classified as PEPs.

AML / KYC

Glencore Facing Investor Lawsuits Following Bribery Conviction

By Editors | 14/10/2022

Sovereign wealth funds from the UAE, Kuwait and Norway, along with Abrdn, HSBC, Standard Life and others are among the claimants.

AML / KYC

Switzerland to Commence Work on Creating UBO Register

By Editors | 14/10/2022

A bill will be drafted by mid 2023 to create a central beneficial ownership register that will be accessible to authorities.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Asset Manager Over European Rule Breaches

By Editors | 12/10/2022

ARCM failed to implement adequate systems and controls to monitor its short position and ensure it was properly reported and disclosed to the public.

Market Infrastructure

UK Court Allows Legal Actions Against LME to Proceed

By Editors | 12/10/2022

The LME says the decision to allow the Elliott and Jane Street cases to proceed is “entirely procedural” and “in no way a ruling on the merits” of the claims.