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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.
ESG / Sustainability
UK Proposes Climate Risk Requirements for Actuaries
By ESG Investor | 15/06/2022
The UK Financial Reporting Council proposes to require actuaries to include climate change and other ESG–related risks in the course of their work.
Market Infrastructure
UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement Enters Into Force
By Darien Choong | 15/06/2022
The agreement promotes cooperation on cross-border data flows, fintech, cybersecurity, and mutual recognition of digital identity systems.
Enforcement
UK FCA Places Credit Suisse on Regulatory Watchlist
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Credit Suisse was added to the FCA’s watchlist due to concerns that it was not doing enough to improve its culture, governance and risk controls.
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.
ESG / Sustainability
UK, Japan Formalise Arrangements on Regulatory Cooperation
By Editors | 13/06/2022
UK and Japan participants agreed to establish an innovation working group to provide a space for collaboration on payments, cryptoassets and financial innovation.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOE Publishes Primer Explaining Plans for Possible CBDC
By Editors | 09/06/2022
The BOE will seek views from the public later this year about the possible issuance of a CBDC in the “second half of the decade” at the earliest.
ESG / Sustainability
EU ETS Reform Proposal Falls at Parliamentary Hurdle
By ESG Investor | 09/06/2022
Some MEPs argued this would result in more emissions in the short term, choosing to vote down the “weaker” proposal altogether, causing delays.
ESG / Sustainability
EU Lawmakers Agree Gender Diversity Directive
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The law will require EU listed companies to have women take up at least 40% of non-executive board seats, or 33% of all director posts, by mid-2026.
Securities / Derivatives
LME Hit with Lawsuits Over Nickel Trade Cancellations
By Editors | 07/06/2022
Judicial review claims from Elliott Associates and Jane Street Global Trading challenge LME’s decisions to cancel nickel trades in March.
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