International

Trading & Investment

Shanghai, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Cross-Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

The two exchanges will explore cross-listings of companies as well as ETFs, and also collaborate in areas such as fintech and ESG.

Cryptocurrency

WFE Publishes Research on Exchange Engagement with Crypto Market

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

WFE survey found that almost half of the respondent exchanges already offer some crypto-related product or service in response to mostly retail demand.

Payments & Settlements

Trade Bodies Call on Industries to Adopt eBL Declaration

By Editors | 06/09/2023

The declaration signals a commitment to collaborate on digitalisation and adopt eBLs, which will enable faster transactions, cost savings, and lowered fraud risks.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Warns of ‘Further Shocks’ in G20 Progress Update

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

The update also discusses the FSB’s work to address NBFI risks, implement its recommendations on crypto regulations, and respond to climate-related risks.

Climate Risk

European and Japanese Banks Leading on Climate – TPI

By ESG Investor | 05/09/2023

ING scored above average for eight out of the ten areas of the TPI’s assessment framework. JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley scored above average on two areas.

ESG Data

PRI Spies Three Steps to Better Climate Data

By ESG Investor | 05/09/2023

Report calls for better levels of corporate disclosure through regulatory mandate, improved coverage and quality of data products, and greater data comparability.

Climate Risk

Supervisors Urged to Assess Climate Litigation Risks for FIs

By ESG Investor | 04/09/2023

The NGFS published two reports on climate-related litigation, the first outlining recent trends and the second focusing on micro-prudential supervision.

Tokenisation

Swift Publishes Findings from Tokenisation Experiments

By Editors | 04/09/2023

Swift says its existing infrastructure can provide a single point of entry for FIs to move tokenised assets across blockchains.

Trading & Investment

The Future of Investment Advice

By Siva Ramachandran | 04/09/2023

Policy experts from CFA Institute discuss key regulatory and technology trends that will impact how investment advice is delivered.