ESMA fines Moody’s €3.7m for failing to disclose conflicts of interests
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) fined credit ratings firm Moody’s €3.7m for breaching rules including the failure to disclose conflicts of interests.
Alessa issues new webinar on how financial institutions can improve OFAC compliance
Compliance with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions is a major challenge for financial institutions, but how can they be certain they meet the necessary requirements.
US Justice Department investigates Visa over debit card practices
Visa is in legal hot water as it faces a regulatory investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over concerns of whether it is using anticompetitive practices in the debit card market.
The European Supervisory Authorities release joint Q&A for EMIR
The European Supervisory Authorities published three joint questions and answers on bilateral margin requirements under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
Elucidate bags pre-Series A funding to bring its FinCrime risk management capabilities to more...
Elucidate, which claims to be revolutionising FinCrime risk management, has reportedly closed €2.5m in pre-Series A funding.
Will the EU bring spot FX contracts into the scope of the Market Abuse...
Foreign exchange (FX) trading is one of the largest markets in the world, but there are still gaps in regulation.
European Banking Authority publishes opinion on risks of money laundering and terrorist financing
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has outlined the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing impacting the European Union’s financial sector.
Capnamic Ventures sells stake in Statice to PwC Germany
Capnamic Ventures has sold its shares in data privacy company Statice to PwC Germany.
HYAS closes $16m to support international growth of its threat intelligence services
Threat intelligence company HYAS has closed a funding round on $16m as it looks to further its global expansion plans.
FCA censures Premier FX for breaking payment services rules
A City watchdog has publicly censured collapsed payments company Premier FX for failing to safeguard its customers’ money and for misuse of its payment...
