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Ulrich Bindseil on the launch of the digital euro
The ECB’s director-general for market infrastructure and payments speaks about the functionality, tiering approaches, privacy policies, ledger technology and ecosystem impact of the eurozone's planned CBDC
Philippine central bank gains powers over crypto assets
Revised regulations create “unbroken chain of regulated entities” for virtual asset providers
Dutch crypto firm takes legal action against DNB
Bitonic says new KYC requirements are disproportionate and threaten consumer privacy
Nordic and Baltic countries ask IMF for money laundering report
Move follows string of scandals over massive AML breaches in Baltic and Nordic banks
Mexican president seems to make U-turn on central bank law
Bank of Mexico says draft cash law would endanger its independence
IMF provides $2.7 billion ‘precautionary’ support to Panama
Liquidity line will act as “insurance” for Panamanian authorities grappling with Covid, IMF says
Australian Senate axes plans to ban cash usage above $10,000
Controversial bill threatened to jail those conducting large cash transactions
EBA sets out methods for AML risk assessments
Reports can be triggered by concerns over authorities’ anti-money laundering frameworks
FCA fails to register crypto asset firms by cut-off
Regulator establishes temporary registration regime for firms which submitted an application on time
Maltese ex-finance minister becomes governor despite political dispute
Opposition alleges Edward Scicluna is “bad choice” but Labour government dismisses claims
Bank of Mexico sounds alarm over draft law
Central bank says law could damage its independence and create money-laundering risk
Nigerian central bank freezes protestors’ accounts
Central bank says it is carrying out routine investigation, but protestors say it is targeting them
Brazil launches instant payments platform Pix
Central bank governor says new system aims to foster competition and integration
Nordic central banks sign currency swap agreement
Norwegian, Swedish and Danish central banks conclude bilateral swap deals
Baltic central banks aim for joint commercial paper market
Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian central banks to work with EBRD on creating short-term debt market
MAS secures more financial crime convictions
Nine individuals convicted as a result of MAS investigations over 18-month period
Barbados governor hits back at AML ‘blacklisting’
Action by EU is “pernicious” amid pandemic and IMF programme, says Cleviston Haynes
Singapore’s central bank discontinues issuance of $1,000 banknote
Highest denomination will remain legal tender, but new issuance will cease at the end of 2020
The winners of the 2020 FinTech and RegTech Global Awards
Central banks and their partners have innovated across machine learning, cloud services, payments and more
Georgia’s Gvenetadze on implementing an aggressive reform agenda
The National Bank of Georgia governor speaks about efforts to improve monetary policy, financial infrastructure, financial literacy, transparency and ESG
Marshall Islands readies to make waves in digital currency
Island nation ready to issue blockchain-based national currency if its new government gives the go-ahead, chairman of foundation says
Global fraud framework needed as digital transactions rise – report
Covid-19 has forced consumers to trust new payment methods, but it could come at a cost
Bahamas prepares for nationwide CBDC rollout
Central bank says digital currency should improve financial inclusion – but it won’t be anonymous
EU needs single anti-money laundering body, EBA says
EBA calls for EU to include investment and crypto-asset firms in scope of tougher AML/CFT laws