This week, we cover Financial Conduct Authority’s update on financial systems and controls during the pandemic, the PRA’s Consultation Paper for International banks with headquarters outside of the UK, The Joint Money Laundering Steering Group Limited’s update on the implications of the end of Brexit Transition period on their guidance, as well as HM Revenue & Customs update on the implementation of MTD for VAT.

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This week, we cover a range of updates by the FCA including the financial resilience survey, regulatory change for firms, and MoUs with European Authorities in banking, securities, and insurance/pensions. We also cover the HM Government’s post-Brexit guidance for the FS sector, expansion of dormant asset scheme, as well as HMRC’s updated list of 2021 reportable jurisdictions under the CRS.

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This week, we cover HMRC’s DAC6/MDR announcement, the EU Council’s adoption of the EU - UK Trade Agreement and the impact of Brexit on the FS industry. In addition, we look at the ICO’s statement on the flow of UK - EU personal data and PRA updates on firms' capital requirements and the supervision of third-country banks.

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This week, we cover the PRA’s ‘Dear CEO’ letter, ML/TF risks, updates and guidance from FATF, EBA and the UK Government (including HM Treasury and the Home Office), ICO’s new big data sharing Code of Practice and the FATF’s removal of the Bahamas from their 'Increased Monitoring' grey list.

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