Europe

    AML / KYC

    Regulatory Pressure on Binance Builds With Malaysia Ban

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2021

    Malaysia’s SC has announced enforcement actions. Binance is winding down its derivatives business in Europe. India is probing its involvement in a betting probe.

    Market Infrastructure

    FMSB Finalises Standard on Use of Term SONIA

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2021

    Use cases for Term SONIA include trade finance, working capital products, Islamic finance, export finance, and emerging markets lending.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Independent Report Finds Risk Control Failures at Credit Suisse

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2021

    The report indicates that the risks were known, but responsible parties in the first and second lines simply failed to act.

    Securities / Derivatives

    UK FCA Finalises Rule Changes for SPAC Listings

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2021

    The FCA will remove the presumption of suspension at the point when an acquisition target is identified, for SPACs that meet certain criteria.

    AML / KYC

    European Commission Presents Package of AML/CFT Reforms

    By Editors | 23/07/2021

    A new EU-level AML authority will coordinate national authorities to ensure the private sector correctly and consistently applies EU rules.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Issues Warning on Unregulated Virtual Asset Platforms

    By Editors | 18/07/2021

    Soon after the SFC’s statement, Binance announced that stock tokens will no longer be available for purchase on its website.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ESMA Outlines Disclosure Expectations for SPACs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/07/2021

    The guidance is aimed at enhancing the comprehensibility and comparability of SPAC prospectuses and ensuring investors are adequately protected.

    AML / KYC

    European Commission Seeks Establishment of New AML Authority

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/07/2021

    The new authority would be able to directly oversee the financial firms operating across multiple member states and issue penalties for AMLviolations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean Won Futures Set for Launch on Eurex-KRX Link

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    The listing of USD/KRW Futures on the KRX-Eurex link will allow for continuous trading during Asian, European and North American market hours.

    Market Infrastructure

    EU Regulators Urge Participants to Stop Using LIBOR

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/07/2021

    Market participants are asked not to wait for the European Commission to exercise its powers to designate a replacement for LIBOR.

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