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HKMA and FSTB propose stablecoin regulatory regime and introduce sandbox arrangement
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in Hong Kong are consulting on a legislative proposal to regulate fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers, incorporating a licensing regime and a sandbox arrangement to manage risks and align with international standards in the Web3 and virtual asset ecosystem…
Seychelles FSA consults on proposed framework for the regulation of Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers
The framework has been developed with a view to encouraging innovation and supporting the growth of the VA industry in a responsible and sustainable manner, whilst also importantly addressing and safeguarding against the potential financial crime risks associated with the misuse of VA products and VASP services offered in or from the Seychelles.
FINMA publishes its report on the Credit Suisse crisis
Analyses the development of Credit Suisse between 2008 and 2023 with regard to its strategy, business performance, management decisions, risk management and preparation for crises.
FATF re-rates Germany on two Recommendations from the 2022 Mutual Evaluation
The country has been re-rated on Recommendations 6 and 7, covering sanctions relating to terrorist financing and proliferation.
APGML publishes 2023 typologies report
Report devised to assist governments and other stakeholders to better understand the nature of existing and emerging ML and TF threats in the Asia-Pacific region and pursue effective strategies to address those threats.
TI Russia releases research on ‘Ten years of UK-Russian trade-based money laundering: A collection of long stories’
TI Russia (in exile) analyses the cases of illegal transfer of funds by trade operations from Russia to the UK over the last ten years. The research focuses on Russian court decisions under articles 193 and 193.1 of the Russian Criminal Code for illegal currency transactions…
FCN publishes financial crime dashboard for South Africa
The FCN South Africa Dashboard offers a concise analysis of financial crime, covering threats, vulnerabilities, and responses, with 150 data points including key risk and performance indicators…
AUSTRAC announces its 2024 regulatory priorities
Priorities include an ongoing focus upon businesses understanding, mitigating and managing the money laundering and terrorism financing risks they face, particularly across the banking, gambling and remittance sectors which face higher risks.
PwC survey shows three quarters of financial services companies are still conducting AML checks entirely manually
It was found that more automation could be used by the Irish financial services industry to “strengthen the fight against financial crime”. A survey of 61 financial services firms carried out by PwC, found that 75% rely on manual financial crime risk assessments and just 3% use a fully automated process…
Isle of Man Financial Services Authority publishes updated version of AML/CFT Handbook
The amendments reflect the findings of recent thematic reviews, with a focus on key areas such as Business Risk Assessments (BRA) and Source of Wealth requirements for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)…
Isle of Man releases its latest Financial Crime Strategy report
The report outlines the Island’s current standing and recent policy developments, as well as addressing the constantly evolving threats faced by governments worldwide. The report reaffirms its commitment to combatting money laundering, terrorist financing and financing…
Monetary Authority of Singapore consults on regulations for FI-FI information sharing in relation to AML/CFT
The new electronic information sharing system named Collaborative Sharing of ML/TF Information & Cases(COSMIC) will enhance information exchange between the prescribed FIs to more effectively deter and disrupt criminal activities.