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AML / KYC
ECA Warns of Weaknesses in EU’s AML/CFT Regime
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/07/2021
AML/CFT efforts are hindered by institutional fragmentation and poor co-ordination at EU level, among other weaknesses.
Fintech / Regtech
German Firms Validate Derivatives Use Case for Smart Contracts
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2021
Smart derivative contracts simplify and accelerate settlement processes of OTC derivatives and create economic advantages for counerparties.
ESG / Sustainability
UK, Singapore Commit to Deepening Regulatory Cooperation
By Editors | 01/07/2021
Officials agree to explore cross-border financial regulation, carbon market trading linkages, and collaboration opportunities via their BIS Innovation Hub centres.
Market Infrastructure
FCA Consults on Intention to Compel Publication of Synthetic LIBOR
By Editors | 25/06/2021
The FCA intends to compel publication of synthetic versions of GBP and JPY LIBOR, using forward-looking term version of RFRs.
Big Picture
Enterprise Ireland, Kapronasia Publish APAC Regtech Study
By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2021
Lengthy procurement processes, cumbersome IT and security approvals, and implementation complexity are hindering APAC regtech adoption.
Market Infrastructure
UK Regulators Support US ‘SOFR First’ Proposal on Interdealer Swaps
By Editors | 17/06/2021
The FCA and BOE encourage liquidity providers to change USD linear swap trading conventions from USD LIBOR to SOFR on 26 July 2021.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, BOE Launch Innovation Hub London Centre
By Editors | 12/06/2021
The launch is part of a plan to expand the global reach of the BIS Innovation Hub, which includes the opening of Centres in Toronto, Frankfurt, Paris and Stockholm.
ESG / Sustainability
UK Forms New Advisory Group to Work on Taxonomy
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/06/2021
The Green Technical Advisory Group will advise the government on developing and implementing a green taxonomy in the UK context.
Fintech / Regtech
French, Swiss Central banks Partner to Test Wholesale CBDC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2021
Project Jura will investigate the potential benefits and challenges of wCBDC in settling cross-border payments.
ESG / Sustainability
BOE Commences Climate Risk Stress Tests for Banks, Insurers
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/06/2021
The end result will be more robust management of climate-related financial risks across the sector, said BOE governor Andrew Bailey.
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