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Australia’s CFR backs cryptoasset regulation framework

Australia’s Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) has revealed its support for a government plan to create a new regulatory framework for cryptoassets.

HKMA to develop sustainable finance module for banking professionals

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will develop a green sustainable finance module for banking practitioners following recommendations from Hong Kong’s Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group.

SEC punishes JPMorgan for recordkeeping failures with $125m fine

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined JPMorgan $125m due to ‘widespread and longstanding failures’ by the bank to maintain and preserve written communications.

FCA confirms new rules on climate-related financial disclosures

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published two policy statements that confirm the final rules and guidance to promote better climate-related financial disclosures.

FCA slaps HSBC with ?63.9m fine for AML failings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined HSBC Bank ?63,946,800 for failings related to its anti-money laundering processes.

EBA unveils public consultation on remote customer boarding guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a public consultation on its draft guidelines for the use of remote customer onboarding solutions.

Fifth annual RegTech100 lists the companies compliance teams must know in 2022

As investment into RegTech skyrockets in 2021, RegTech Analyst has named the 100 must know companies in the sector as we head into 2022.

Japan to place new restrictions on stablecoin issuance

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed it is proposing new restrictions that would only enable banks and wire transfer services to issue stablecoins.

Taiwan unveils climate risk guidelines for banks and insurers

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has issued guidelines for banks and insurers on the climate risk disclosures they will be required to make from 2023 onwards.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand issues cash system safeguarding consultation

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has issued a consultation seeking feedback on challenges facing the country’s cash system and the options to maintain it.

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Conquest adds Shaping Wealth's Lydia to its AI platform

Conquest adds Shaping Wealth’s Lydia to its AI platform

Conquest Planning, an AI-powered platform designed to modernise how financial advice is delivered across the wealth spectrum, has unveiled an integration with Shaping Wealth...
Ripple invests in Notabene to boost RLUSD adoption

Ripple invests in Notabene to boost RLUSD adoption

Notabene, which claims to be the world's largest open network for regulated on-chain transactions, has received a strategic investment from Ripple, the enterprise blockchain...
iwoca secures £250m facility to boost UK SME lending

iwoca secures £250m facility to boost UK SME lending

iwoca, one of the largest SME lenders in Europe, has finalised a £250m funding structure alongside a leading UK bank and Waterfall Asset Management...
Red Oak

Red Oak, MirrorWeb deal reshapes RegTech supervision

Red Oak has agreed a definitive deal to combine with MirrorWeb, creating a single platform to govern the entire regulated communication lifecycle. The merger brings...

FICA compliance: why weak IDV now carries real risk

Onboarding new customers might appear a routine, business-as-usual exercise, but for compliance officers it carries mounting responsibility and ever-greater scrutiny. According to RelyComply, under South...

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