International

    AML / KYC

    ISDA AGM Highlights Global Scrutiny of Crypto Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2022

    Senior officials from the FSB, Basel Committee, US SEC, and CFTC spoke at ISDA’s AGM about the need for more regulation in the crypto sector.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI Advances Work on Enhancing Cross-border Payments

    By Editors | 13/05/2022

    A final report has been issued on extending RTGS operating hours, and another offering a framework for jurisdictions to self-assess payment system access.

    AML / KYC

    Countries Should Ensure Capital Controls Cover Crypto: IMF

    By Editors | 12/05/2022

    A new IMF paper calls on policymakers to preserve the effectiveness of capital controls by clarifying the legal status of crypto assets.

    AML / KYC

    Wolfsberg Group Offers Guidance on Adverse Media Screening

    By Editors | 12/05/2022

    New FAQs highlight the need for FIs to understand how vendors evaluate data source reliability and the controls they have in place address unreliable sources.

    Fintech / Regtech

    TerraUSD Collapse Highlights Need for Stablecoin Regulation: Yellen

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022

    The world’s fourth largest stablecoin lost its peg this week, trading as low as 23 cents to the dollar on Wednesday.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IMF Explores Impact of Digital Money on Central Bank Operations

    By Editors | 11/05/2022

    The paper explores how CBDCs and stablecoins could impact the interest rate channel, monetary policy and central bank operations.

    Enforcement

    Cum-Ex Scandal Widens like a Regulatory Inquisition 

    By Peter Guy | 10/05/2022

    A common tax arbitrage trading strategy is now being prosecuted as outright tax avoidance, catching global banks and traders in a broad net.

    Fintech / Regtech

    90pc of Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Finds

    By Editors | 10/05/2022

    More than a third of central banks will soon have legal authority to issue a CBDC. More than two thirds are likely to launch a retail CBDC in the short or medium term.

    Big Picture

    Out-of-Court SME Restructuring Protects Financial Stability: FSB

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/05/2022

    Jurisdictions should assess their out-of-court corporate debt workout frameworks and reduce barriers to access for SMEs experiencing corporate stress.

    Big Picture

    QR Code Payments Promote Credit Access for SMEs: BIS

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2022

    QR payments allow the creation of a digital payment footprint that enables small firms to access credit from both big tech firms as well as banks.

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