International

Enforcement

OFAC Fines Individual $1.1m for Violating Iran Sanctions

By Editors | 21/11/2024

The violations related to the individual’s use of an IVTS to remit funds to Iran to purchase, renovate, and operate a hotel.

ESG / Sustainability

BCBS Postpones Climate Risk Disclosure Framework for Banks

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/11/2024

The BCBS has been unable to finalise the Pillar 3 disclosure framework for climate-related financial risks because the US refuses to endorse it.

Fintech / Regtech

EU and Singapore Strengthen Cooperation on AI Safety

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2024

The US also launched the “International Network of AI Safety Institutes” to drive alignment and encourage safe, secure, and trustworthy AI innovation around the world.

Fintech / Regtech

IAIS Publishes Paper on Supervision of AI in Insurance Sector

By Editors | 21/11/2024

The paper aims to support supervisors when applying the Insurance Core Principles to promote appropriate and globally consistent oversight of the use of AI within the insurance sector.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Issues Work Update, Calls for Full Basel III Implementation

By Editors | 21/11/2024

Next month BCBS will publish the final CCR guidelines, a report on the CCyB, and Korea’s NSFR and large exposures assessment reports.

Enforcement

US Finalises Rule to Expand Enforcement Authorities of CFIUS

By Editors | 20/11/2024

The final rule increases penalties for violations and expands the types of information CFIUS can demand from transacting parties and third parties.

Sanctions

EU, UK Target Iran Shipping, Aviation With New Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2024

The sanctions aim to curb Iran’s ability to facilitate drone, missile, and military technology transfers to aid Russia in its war in Ukraine.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Publishes Draft Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/11/2024

The draft Code of Practice sets out 22 measures for providers of general-purpose AI models, aiming to foster accountable and human-centric AI development.

Enforcement

US Agencies Probe AML Policies and Systems at Citi – Reports

By Editors | 20/11/2024

The probe centres on Citigroup’s work for Heritage Trust, which holds assets owned by a sanctioned Russian billionaire.