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ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Asked to Prioritise Biodiversity in Two-year Work Plan
By ESG Investor | 07/08/2023
Respondents to ISSB’s agenda priorities consultation call for focus on biodiversity and nature, progress on social and human-rights related reporting standards.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Industry Bodies Call on IOSCO to Tackle Conflicts of Interest in Crypto
By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2023
The WFE, GDF, IIF and FIA each address conflicts of interest in the crypto sector in their responses to IOSCO’s consultation.
Enforcement
US Hacker Pleads Guilty Over 2016 Bitfinex Cyber Theft
By Editors | 04/08/2023
Ilya Lichtenstein admitted to being the original hacker in the 2016 cyberattack on Bitfinex and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Enforcement
SocGen Reaches Settlement Over Unauthorised Messaging Probe
By Editors | 03/08/2023
SocGen said it has reached separate settlements with the SEC and CFTC, both of which were “pending formal regulatory approval.”
US Lawmakers Accuse BlackRock, MSCI of Aiding China Military
By Editors | 03/08/2023
US House committee accuses BlackRock and MSCI of indirectly financing blacklisted entities that facilitate human rights abuses.
AML / KYC
US SEC Flags Deficiencies in Broker Dealer AML Programmes
By Editors | 03/08/2023
Some broker dealers had deficiencies in independent testing, staff training, customer identification and due diligence practices.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Files Charges Over $1bn in Unregistered Crypto Securities Offerings
By Editors | 01/08/2023
Richard Heart misappropriated at least $12mn of offering proceeds to purchase luxury goods, including the largest black diamond in the world.
Securities / Derivatives
US Plans More Investment Curbs on China as France Bolsters Bilateral Ties
By Editors | 01/08/2023
Amid rising US-China tensions, Biden plans further tech investment curbs. Yet, France is fostering deeper economic cooperation with China.
Sanctions
Helsinki Commission Calls for Sanctions Against Swiss Nationals
By Editors | 31/07/2023
Three Swiss nationals allegedly received bribes to release frozen funds linked to Russian officials implicated in the 2009 murder of Sergei Magnitsky.
AML / KYC
US Senate Approves Defence Bill with Provisions Targeting Crypto Mixers
By Editors | 31/07/2023
The US Senate’s approval of the 2024 NDAA includes stringent provisions aimed at cryptocurrency mixers, marking a regulatory milestone.
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