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Indonesian anti-trust agency investigates unfair Google app payments

Indonesian watchdog KPPU is investigating Google for breaching anti-monopoly laws and carrying out unlawful business practices on the Google Play Store.

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UK banks suffering due to lacklustre sustainable trade finance – Pole Star

90% of UK banks and 56% of Swiss banks have lost business in the trade finance industry due to lack of decarbonisation financing terms, according to research from Pole Star. The maritime, governmental, and financial technology solutions company is calling for environmentally-driven regulation for banks falling behind on sustainability and carbon emission reductions.

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SteelEye raises $21m Series B

In what has been dubbed the largest RegTech raise by a European firm in 2022, SteelEye has raised $21 million in a Series B round led by Ten Coves Capital.

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Starling responds to UK Govt's report on suspected BBLS fraud

UK Government has confirmed that of the £47 billion provided in loans through the Bounce Back Loan (BBL) scheme, £1.1 billion of these loans are suspected to be fraudulent.

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Revolut under pressure over internal audit

Online bank Revolut is facing more questions over its internal controls after it was criticised by a UK regulator for the unacceptably high risk of "material misstatement" in its account auditing.

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Varo Bank’s proposal to reform the CRA champions financial inclusion

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was created in order to ensure that the credit needs of lower income communities in the US were accommodated by local financial institutions. However, many financial firms are proposing a reform of this act to be more inclusive of low and moderate income communities.

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Abu Dhabi establishes crypto committee

Abu Dhabi has announced the formation of a government body to develop its strategy for regulating and promoting the world of virtual assets.

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Crypto-crime revenue drops by 65% - report

Revenue derived from cryptocurrency-related crime is down by 65% in the first half of 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021.

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FCA fines Citi £12.5m for trading oversight failings

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has levied a £12.5m fine against Citigroup Global Markets over past failures to police its trading activity

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Banks to pay $1bn over traders' use of WhatsApp

A handful of Wall Street banks are preparing to pay up to $200m each to settle a case with the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over the use of WhatsApp messages.

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FCA warns against unlawful BNPL promotion

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned firms against promoting unapproved BNPL products.

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ECB to rope in crypto with licensing framework

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced its intent to harmonise how banks offer crypto assets through a crypto regulatory framework to be implemented across the Union.

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German watchdog urges Allianz to improve internal controls

Germany’s financial regulator BaFin has call on Allianz to improve its internal controls following a fraud scandal in their US fund unit.

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UN urges curbs on crypto uptake in developing countries

The United Nation’s Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD, has released three policy briefs on the dangers of cryptocurrency in light of the rising use of digital assets in developing countries.

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Kenya beefs up consumer data protection

The Kenyan Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has imposed harsher regulation on protecting consumer data, targeting fintechs and startups in the region.

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Goldman Sachs’s credit card division under investigation by CFPB

Goldman Sachs’ credit cards unit undergoing investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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EBA warns talent shortage will hamstring crypto regulation

European regulators are facing challenges in finding talent to help regulate crypto, a chair of the European Banking Authority has warned, underscoring concerns around the capacity of authorities to supervise the industry.

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FCA zeroes-in on misleading investment adverts

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has strengthened regulation around high-risk investment adverts targeting consumers.

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Zipmex becomes latest crypto market victim, files for bankruptcy protection in Singapore

Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has filed for bankruptcy protection in Singapore despite resuming withdrawals after a brief suspension earlier this month.

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FCA overhauls consumer protection with new Consumer Duty

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed it will roll-out the Consumer Duty, requiring banks and other financial institutions to drastically improve their consumer protection efforts over the next 12 months.