February 21, 2021

FINTRAC updates its guidance on politically exposed persons

FINTRAC has updated its guidance on politically exposed persons and heads of international organizations, ongoing monitoring and business relationships.   Further details are available here.   Photo Credit: Pixabay  
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February 21, 2021

IsDB and ITFC sign agency agreement to support COVID-19 Restore Program

The Islamic Development Bank and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation have signed an agency agreement to facilitate the implementation of COVID-19 Restore Program.    The program will be implemented through provision of trade finance and line of finance operations in member countries.   The agreement also aims to further
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February 16, 2021

Bank of Canada researches digital currency options

The Bank of Canada (Bank) is researching potential system designs and business models for a digital currency.   In 2020, the Bank engaged three independent project teams to conduct exploratory design work.  All three design proposals, coming from the University of Calgary, McGill University, and the University of Toronto and
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February 16, 2021

National Bank of North Macedonia releases FAQs on crypto assets

The National Bank of North Macedonia has published answers to the most frequently asked questions on crypto assets.   The details are available here.    Photo Credit: Pixabay    
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February 10, 2021

LIBOR Transition: US regulator publishes a self-assessment tool for banks

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a bulletin that provides a self-assessment tool for banks to evaluate their preparedness for the expected cessation of the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR).   The OCC indicates the tool can be used to assess the appropriateness of a
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