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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…

FCA, Bank of England and PRA publish the latest annual CBEST thematic report

CBEST tests the cyber resilience of firms and financial market infrastructures (FMIs) through live testing that mimics the actions of cyber attackers. The report highlights the importance of building strong cyber hygiene and the need for firms to simulate a range of cyber testing…

Europol supports operation in Lithuania targeting criminals responsible for stealing 28 luxury cars

In order to unravel the network’s structure and identify its members, the Operational Task Force (OTF) ‘KEYLESS’ was set up earlier this year. With the aim of further strengthening and optimising international cooperation, the participants in the OTF analysed hundreds of thousands of encrypted chats and took measures to track down gang members in Lithuania. In addition, the OTF identified crime enablers such as counterfeiters and business infrastructure operating as counterfeit workshops.

Cayman Islands ‘delisting’ begins, excluding them from the FATF, EU & UK grey lists

The Basel AML Index briefing addresses the Cayman Islands’ removal from the FATF’s grey list in October 2023, outlining the initial listing reasons, compliance actions, and implementation, as part of a series on jurisdictions delisted from FATF’s monitoring lists…

US Federal agencies clarify beneficial ownership information access

FinCEN has issued a final rule, the “Access Rule,” on authorised access to beneficial ownership information (BOI) reported under the Corporate Transparency Act. The Access Rule doesn’t make it mandatory for banks to use the BOI from the system, nor does it expect them to do so. This means banks don’t have to alter their existing BSA/AML compliance programs, including the current CDD Rule and other BSA requirements…

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.

Interpol arrested 3,500 people and seized $300m in a huge international online financial crime operation

Interpol’s six-month operation entitled HEACHI IV (July-December 2023) targeted online scams of many types leading to 3,500 people arrested and $300m seized across 34 countries for money laundering, bribery and other offences…

IOSCO publishes decentralised finance (DeFi) policy recommendations including 9 policy recommendations

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) released a comprehensive report offering policy recommendations aimed at tackling market integrity and investor protection concerns within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector…

Council and Parliament agree on the procedure to select seats for the new EU AML Authority

The Council of the EU announced a consensus on selecting the headquarters for the new European authority against ML/TF, with an agreement to hold joint public hearings for Member States’ representatives to present their bids…

Europol publishes fifth edition of the annual review of online jihadist propaganda

Report analyses the major trends and developments in the propaganda of the most prominent Sunni jihadist organisations – the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda (AQ) – as well as their branches and offshoots.

Danish Gambling Authority calls on the gambling industry to provide input to the Money Laundering Secretariat’s indicators for money laundering and terrorist financing on GoAML.

When making a notification via GoAML, indicators must be selected. The indicators are an aid to those subject to notification and to the Money Laundering Secretariat, so that potential money laundering and terrorist financing can be better identified.