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AML / KYC
US ‘Gold Visa’ Proposal Appealing to Criminals: Transparency Int’l
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025
EU officials have previously warned that golden visa programmes could be used for money laundering, tax evasion and corruption.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Euroclear, Digital Asset Launch ‘Tokenised Collateral Mobility Initiative’
By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2025
Euroclear is exploring how its experience in post-trade services can be extended into tokenised assets and digital collateral management.
AML / KYC
FATF Greylist Holds ‘Sting in Tail’ for Asia’s Developing Countries
By Nathan Lynch | 27/02/2025
The FATF’s decision to greylist Nepal and Laos raises questions about whether countries should be punished when they are clearly working on the required AML/CFT improvements.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank to End Two Repo Facilities Used by Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025
The central bank aims to promote more prudent liquidity management within banks and reduce their dependence on the regulator.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Extends Deadlines for Treasury Clearing Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025
The move comes after the industry called for more time to make the necessary preparations and operational changes.
Sanctions
US-made Goods Being Diverted to Russia via India – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025
Shipments to India from Boeing, Airbus and dozens of other Western companies have been making their way to Russia.
AML / KYC
FATF Issues 2nd Consultation on Payment Transparency Standard
By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2025
The proposed revisions aim to help make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, more transparent and inclusive whilst remaining safe and secure.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues Additional Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade Network
By Editors | 26/02/2025
The sanctions targets include entities based in Hong Kong, China, India, Malaysia, Iran, the UAE, Seychelles, and Liberia
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSB to Prioritise Implementation of Post-Crisis Reforms
By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025
The FSB will conduct a strategic review of 15 years of post-crisis reforms to identify areas for improvement in ensuring consistent, global implementation.
Sanctions
EU Suspends Sanctions on Syria in Key Economic Sectors
By Editors | 25/02/2025
Sectoral measures in the energy and transport sectors were suspended and five entities including banks were removed from the sanctions list.
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