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ESMA fines UnaVista €238,500 for EMIR failures

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has fined trade repository UnaVista for alleged breaches of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

FCA to team with BofE to develop blockchain-based regulatory reporting initiative

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is teaming with the Bank of England (BofE) to launch a blockchain-based regulatory reporting solution to tackle rising compliance costs.

Risk of price bubble in ESG markets growing, BIS warns

The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has warned of the escalating risk of a price bubble in environmentally-friendly-focused asset markets.

Banks and asset managers not yet prepared to meet climate risk deadlines

A barometer measuring the climate risk preparedness of the global banks and asset managers has found a lot still needs to be done in terms of practical implementation.

What are the regulatory challenges and solutions for Forex brokers?

In an ever-changing regulatory landscape for companies in financial services, the need to stay up to date and compliant is vital.

How banks can strengthen their risk-based approach to financial crime

A recent case study by financial crime prevention firm Acuminor has detailed how banks can improve their stance of tackling the financial crime threats they face through its risk-focused technology.

China set to introduce digital yuan by early 2022

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has revealed it aims to fully launch the e-CNY digital currency by February 2022.

XTransfer eyes upgrade following $138m Series D funding haul

Financial and risk management services provider XTransfer has raised $138m from a Series D funding round led by D1 Capital Partners.

Hong Kong’s SFC unveils consultation conclusion on AML/CFT guideline amendments

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published the conclusion of a consultation to amend its anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing guidelines.

Bank of England issues letter to banks on regulatory reporting shortfalls

The Bank of England (BofE) has sent a warning letter to banks and building societies for not supplying correct information to help regulators identify risks to the financial system.

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