Europe

Crypto / Digital Assets

LSEG to Push Forward Plans to Develop Digital Markets Business

By Editors | 05/09/2023

LSEG has been exploring a possible blockchain-powered trading venue for about a year and has now reached an “inflection point”.

Germany’s BaFin Suffering DDoS Attack Since Friday

By Editors | 04/09/2023

BaFin apologised for the inconvenience and said it is working “intensively” to restore full access to its website.

Fintech / Regtech

Fragility of Deep Learning Models May Present Systemic Risk: BOE

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2023

New paper says the “underlying fragility” of deep learning frameworks used by FIs increases risks for individual firms and the financial system.

AML / KYC

Crypto Travel Rule Comes into Force in the UK

By Editors | 04/09/2023

The UK is now one of several jurisdictions to have now implemented the travel rule for the crypto sector.

AML / KYC

Cayman Islands Proposes Beneficial Ownership Transparency Bill

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2023

Public access to the beneficial ownership register will be enabled, but only after there is clarity on the effect of the CJEU’s November 2022 ruling.

Capital / Liquidity

Investors Sue MUFG Unit Over Credit Suisse AT1 Losses

By Editors | 01/09/2023

The plaintiffs say Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities sold them the AT1 bonds without providing sufficient explanations and in violation of suitability rules.

Enforcement

UK Discloses Russia Sanctions Breach by Wise Payments

By Editors | 01/09/2023

The disclosure is meant to act as a form of censure and deterrent, while also providing compliance lessons. No monetary penalty was imposed.

AML / KYC

Switzerland Proposes Strengthening of AML Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 31/08/2023

The proposed framework would enhance beneficial ownership transparency and make lawyers, consultants and accountants responsible for AML checks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Proposes Blanket Ban on Cold Calls for Financial Services

By Editors | 30/08/2023

The ban on cold calling, as proposed, would cover banking, payments, insurance, mortgages, various tangible investments, and cryptoassets.