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Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Adds 30 More Jurisdictions to Scope of Travel Rule Requirements
By Editors | 29/04/2025
There were already 28 jurisdictions named after an update in January 2024. The FSA proposes to add 30 more jurisdictions, which are mostly EU nations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Publishes Findings from DLT Project to Enhance FX Settlements
By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025
Project Meridian FX demonstrated the technical feasibility of using “synchronisation operators” to modernise FX settlements, improve interoperability, and increase efficiency.
ESG / Sustainability
EBA’s ESG Risk Guidelines Present Heavy Burden for Japan Banks
By Thisanka Siripala | 23/04/2025
The JBA said the Japanese banks will struggle to implement the EBA’s ESG risk management and scenario analysis guidelines by the January 2026 implementation date.
AML / KYC
Interpol Published Second-ever ‘Silver Notice’ at UK’s Request
By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2025
The Silver Notice was issued to pinpoint assets held internationally by a man convicted for running a GBP 8.5 million conveyancing fraud.
UK FCA to Open APAC Regional Office in July 2025
By Editors | 16/04/2025
The new regional office will focus on supporting financial services firms in navigating UK regulation and helping UK firms expand into APAC.
AML / KYC
UK Using Quantum Tech to Combat Fraud, Money Laundering
By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025
Quantum computing is being used to tackle fraud. HSBC is working to find ways it can be used to identify indicators of money laundering.
Sanctions
OFSI Publishes Threat Assessment for Property Services Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025
The report finds that small-scale property services firms and sole practitioners are more likely to have facilitated Russia-related breaches.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Euroclear Joins HKMA’s Tokenisation Initiative, Project Ensemble
By Editors | 09/04/2025
Euroclear is joining as an Architecture Community member. HKMA also welcomed six new firms to the Ensemble Sandbox.
Securities / Derivatives
LCH Launches Malaysian Ringgit Non-deliverable Swaps
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025
CIMB and Maybank were among the first institutions to clear MYR-denominated non-deliverable interest rate swaps.
Sanctions
OFSI Publishes Threat Assessment for Legal Services Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2025
OFSI says it is “highly likely” that trust and company service providers have not self-disclosed all suspected sanctions breaches.
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