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Hong Kong rolls out new regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, which will officially come into effect...
Inside the push for cross-border AML collaboration
Criminals thrive on inconsistency. In the world of anti-money laundering (AML), gaps in jurisdictional oversight, fragmented reporting frameworks, and variable regulatory standards create opportunities...
Regulatory risk: spotting trouble before it sparks
Regulation is meant to reduce risk and protect the financial system—but when poorly coordinated or misaligned, even well-meaning rules can produce unexpected outcomes. These...
Simplifying compliance for fiat and stablecoin payments
The growing demand for stablecoin transactions alongside traditional fiat payments has placed financial institutions in a challenging position. Customers now expect the ability to...
New AUSTRAC rules shake up AML compliance in Australia
Australia is pressing ahead with a significant overhaul of its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime, with AUSTRAC releasing the Second Exposure Draft Rules (ED2) under the Amended AML/CTF Act 2024. This latest draft builds on last year’s proposals, offering further clarity and operational guidance aimed at modernising compliance obligations.
EBA issues new guidelines to enforce travel rule
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today announced the introduction of new Guidelines concerning the 'travel rule' for fund and crypto asset transfers.
EU’s AML regulations to transform crypto and high-value transactions
The European Union (EU) has recently made a significant stride in fortifying its defenses against money laundering and terrorist financing. A provisional agreement reached...
MiCA: The new regulatory benchmark for crypto assets in the European...
The world of digital currencies and assets has seen an explosive growth, prompting both opportunities and challenges for regulatory authorities. Eventus, a multi-asset class trade surveillance, market risk and transaction monitoring solutions provider, recently explained what firms need to know about MiCA.
Florida regulator seeks financial services modernisation reform
A top financial regulator from Florida is hoping to modernise the state’s policy stance on cryptocurrencies, banking and securities to become more competitive.
Japan wants countries to increase crypto regulation
Japan is reportedly set to urge its G20 counterparts to bolster is efforts in order to prevent cryptocurrencies from being used for money laundering.
