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AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Russian Crypto Miners, UK Targets Military
By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022
OFAC designated Russian crypto miners and a bank offering sanctions evasion services. The UK sanctioned Russian generals and others supporting the military.
Capital / Liquidity
UK Regulators Warn Banks Against ‘Gaming the Rules’
By Editors | 18/04/2022
The warning is reportedly directed at Barclays, the only UK lender that used its pension scheme for capital arbitrage transactions in recent years.
ESG / Sustainability
European Commission Consults on ESG Ratings Market
By Editors | 13/04/2022
The consultation will feed into an impact assessment being prepared this year to evaluate whether a policy initiative on ESG ratings is needed.
AML / KYC
EU Approves Russian Coal Ban, Australia Adds Sanctions
By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2022
The EU approved bans on Russian coal imports, high-tech exports, port access, and more banks. Australia has sanctioned 67 more individuals.
Fintech / Regtech
European Commission Launches Targeted Consultation on Digital Euro
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The consultation seeks views on the application of AML/CFT rules, privacy and data protection, and financial stability impacts, among other areas.
Securities / Derivatives
ECB Refuses Energy Traders’ Request for Emergency Liquidity
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The European Federation of Energy Traders had asked for a fund that could provide emergency liquidity support to support the functioning of energy markets.
Capital / Liquidity
EU Banks Seek Easing of Proposed Rules for Third Country Banks
By Editors | 07/04/2022
Banks are reportedly concerned that measures proposed in October will make it harder to access international markets and cross-border services.
Fintech / Regtech
UK Outlines Plan to Become Global Hub for Crypto
By Editors | 06/04/2022
The plan includes a regulatory framework for payment-related stablecoins, enhancements to the tax system, and greater engagement with the crypto industry.
AML / KYC
US, UK Announce New Russia Sanctions, EU to Ban Coal Imports
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022
New sanctions imposed against Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Credit Bank of Moscow, Putin’s adult daughters, and more Russian officials and oligarchs.
AML / KYC
From Russia in Haste
By ESG Investor | 06/04/2022
The response of corporates and investors to the invasion of Ukraine suggests both need to overhaul their due diligence processes.
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