Thailand eases crypto tax regulations to promote digital asset investments
Thailand’s finance ministry has loosened regulations around crypto tax in order to foster investment in the country’s digital asset market.
Why should risk and compliance professionals care about the move to ESG?
ESG is all the rage in 2022. With many companies now turning towards more sustainable practices and investors making more sustainable investment decisions, why should those involved in risk and compliance care?
Italian watchdog slaps ClearView AI with €20m fine
Italy’s data privacy watchdog has given US-based RegTech firm ClearView AI a €20m fine over controversies surrounding its facial recognition software.
How financial institutions can remain compliant in the face of Russian sanctions
As the fighting between Russia and Ukraine forces continue, national governments globally are increasingly imposing severe sanctions on Russia and its financial sector.
SEC charges sibling fraudsters for $124m crypto fraud operation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged siblings John and Tina Barksdale with defrauding thousands of retail investors out of over $124m.
How is cryptocurrency changing money laundering?
The cryptocurrency market is booming. With new technologies and new products launching on the market, the industry is seemingly going from strength to strength. With new technologies, however, come new challenges. How is the industry changing money laundering?
Ideagen unveils e-learning solution to help firms hit environmental goals
RegTech firm Ideagen has released a new health, safety and environment (HSE) edition of its e-learning solution Q-Pulse WorkRite.
US Bank links with Morningstar to bolster ESG offering
US Bank will leverage Sustainalytics, a Morningstar company and provider of ESG research and ratings, to offer ESG data solutions to its Global Fund Services clients.
How advanced analytics can help monitor and manage ESG risks
The rise in importance of climate change on the business agenda has been impossible to miss. With this rise, the need for financial organisations to address ESG matters is reaching a boiling point.
US regulators slap National Bank of Pakistan with $55m fine
The National Bank of Pakistan has agreed to pay $55m in fines imposed on its New York branch by three US regulators.