The FCA says LIBOR expectations have not changed because of the coronavirus
A global pandemic sweeping over the globe may have caused the UK to shut down everything but the most essential services, but the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) still plans businesses to stick to the LIBOR shutdown timetable.
Swedbank’s leadership ignored money laundering risks as suspicious transactions worth €37bn flowed through the...
Beleaguered lender Swedbank has responded to a damaging report revealing that more than €37bn worth of suspicious transactions flowed through the bank between 2014 and 2019.
Arctic Intelligence named the Australian-founded RegTech of the Year and RegTech Exporter of the...
The awards are coming fast now for Arctic Intelligence. The Aussie scaleup just picked up two awards at The RegTech Association’s annual awards ceremony shortly after being recognised as a Rising Star in Deloitte’s Technology Fast50 late last year.
How Malta is cleaning up its act when it comes to money laundering
From implementing European legislation to doing more to unearth suspicious transactions, Malta is trying to wash away its reputation of having a problem with money laundering.
Pilatus Bank owner Ali Sadr Hasheminejad found guilty of breaching US sanctions on Iran
Ali Sadr Hasheminejad, owner of Maltese Pilatus Bank, has been found guilty of crimes breaching US sanctions against Iran and for money laundering offences.
Binance launches peer-to-peer trading in five Latin American markets where cryptocurrencies have been linked...
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will roll out peer-to-peer (P2P) trading for Brazilian Real, Argentine Peso, Colombian Peso, Mexican Peso and Peruvian Sol just weeks after digital money was tied to crime in the region.
Court extends period it’s keeping Yes Bank’s co-founder in custody on money laundering charges
Rana Kapoor, the co-founder and former CEO of Yes Bank, is facing money laundering charges and will be staying in custody until at least March 20, a court has decided.
Swedbank hires new chief risk officer to improve money laundering protection
Swedish lender Swedbank has named Rolf Marquardt as its new chief risk officer as the bank doubles down on its efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) structures after the Danske Bank scandal.
FSB tells South Africa’s authorities to do more to secure financial stability
South Africa’s new bank resolution and deposit insurance measures are welcome, but more needs to be done to ensure financial stability in the country, according to a new report from the Financial Stability Board (FSB).
Will the UK remain a leading RegTech hotbed after Brexit?
The UK may have been the European RegTech leader for years, but the question is if this could change because of Brexit.
