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AML / KYC
European Council Adopts Eighth Russia Sanctions Package
By Editors | 06/10/2022
The package completely bans the provision of crypto wallets, accounts, or custody services to Russian nationals and entities, among other measures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
European Council Approves Final MiCA Legislation
By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2022
The next step before MiCA is formally adopted is for the European Parliament to vote on the proposal on Monday.
ESG / Sustainability
UK FCA Warns on Green Fund Label Abuse
By ESG Investor | 05/10/2022
FCA Director of ESG Sacha Sadan underlines need for market confidence, highlights importance of investor engagement.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA Recognises Shanghai Clearing House as Third-country CCP
By Editors | 04/10/2022
The recognition follows the adoption of a decision on the equivalence of China’s regulatory framework for CCPs with EMIR requirements in June.
AML / KYC
US, UK, Canada, Australia Announce More Russia Sanctions
By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2022
The sanctions are a response to Putin’s attempt to annex four regions of Ukraine, after holding referendums that have been denounced as illegal and coercive.
Market Infrastructure
1M, 6M Synthetic GBP LIBOR to Cease at End March, FCA Says
By Editors | 03/10/2022
The FCA is still considering when to cease the 3-month synthetic GBP LIBOR setting, and whether to compel IBA to produce synthetic USD LIBOR settings after mid 2023.
Capital / Liquidity
EBA Considers Assessing Climate in Regular Bank Stress Tests
By Editors | 02/10/2022
The EBA has kicked off high level discussions on how to incorporate climate risks in regular stress tests that take place every two years.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA Calls for Greater Use of €STR in Derivatives
By Editors | 02/10/2022
Further develop of €STR products will provide the inputs needed to enable the calculation and provision of €STR term rates, ESMA says.
AML / KYC
UK FCA Grants Revolut Approval to Offer Crypto Services
By Editors | 01/10/2022
Revolut was allowed to remain on a temporary register after a March deadline for approvals until its application was fully processed.
AML / KYC
Turkish Banks to Stop Using Russia’s Mir Payment System
By Editors | 30/09/2022
Three Turkish state banks will stop using the Mir system in response to guidance issued by OFAC earlier this month. Two others stopped last week.
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