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AML / KYC
Crypto Should Re-examine Relationship with Regulators, and Vice Versa
By Andy Meehan | 25/09/2021
Andy Meehan says greater collaboration is needed between industry players and regulators to advance ‘sensible’ regulation and ensure the public is properly educated.
Market Infrastructure
IMF Probes Kristalina Georgieva Over Data-Rigging Allegations
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2021
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has denied involvement in alleged data irregularities to improve China’s “Doing Business” ranking.
Market Infrastructure
IBA Launches New RFR Indexes to Facilitate LIBOR Transition
By Editors | 24/09/2021
IBA has now launched RFR indexes for SOFR, SONIA, €STR and TONA, providing daily values that represent accrued compound interest.
Big Picture
Industry Group Considers Options for Protecting Data at FMIs
By Editors | 23/09/2021
There is no standard approach to identifying the types of data that need to be protected, nor the manner in which that data should be protected.
Capital / Liquidity
Industry Bodies Call for Less Stringent Treatment of Cryptoassets
By Editors | 23/09/2021
The prudential framework envisaged by the BCBS consultation would create “material impediments” to regulated bank participation in cryptoasset markets.
Big Picture
IMF Calls for Action to Boost Investment Fund Resilience
By Editors | 22/09/2021
Measures proposed in a new IMF staff paper include enhanced liquidity management tools, redemption frequency limits, and the use of swing pricing to disincentivise early exits.
Market Infrastructure
Valuations of ESG Assets May be Stretched, BIS Warns
By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2021
The BIS compares the ESG boom to railroad stocks in the mid-1800s, internet stocks during the dotcom bubble, and MBS during the GFC.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions Crypto Firm Over Ransomware Payments
By Editors | 21/09/2021
OFAC has designated crypto OTC broker Suex, which operates from Russia, for facilitating transactions involving the proceeds of ransomware payments.
AML / KYC
Basel AML Index Calls Out Ineffectiveness Across Jurisdictions
By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2021
Areas of AML/CFT policy that urgently need more attention are virtual assets, implementation effectiveness, beneficial ownership, and DNFBPs.
Market Infrastructure
Canada Implements Financial Benchmarks Regulatory Regime
By Editors | 21/09/2021
CDOR is designated as a critical benchmark and Refinitiv Benchmark Services is designated as its administrator.
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