VASPS: Crypto exchanges must now verify ID, ascertain purpose of transactions and continuosly monitor. But peer-to-peer crypto transactions escape supervision

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  Delivering a well-functioning financial system, supporting a changing economy – Central Bank of Ireland hosts third annual Financial Systems Conference

  Central Bank of Ireland

  November 18, 2024

  The Central Bank of Ireland today (18 November) hosts the third annual Financial Systems Conference.  Building on the success of previous events, this year’s Conference theme is “Delivering a well-functioning financial system, supporting a changing economy”.  Attendees at the Conference include industry leaders, consumer representatives and policymakers from Ireland and across the EU. Speaking at the event, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland Gabriel Makhlouf said: “In the face of a changing ecosystem, central banks, regulators, businesses and consumers all have to adapt, transform and evolve.

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  Transnational organized crime: It’s time we pull together to push back

  UNODC

  November 18, 2024

  Marking the inaugural International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime on Friday, the United Nations emphasized that only a unified global effort is capable of countering these pervasive threats. Proclaimed by the General Assembly in March this year, the International Day also pays tribute to all victims of organized crime, including those who have lost their lives fighting such crime, in particular law enforcement and judicial personnel.

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  Website Alert – Fraudulent websites related to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

  HKMA

  November 18, 2024

  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited relating to fraudulent websites, which have been reported to the HKMA.  A hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.