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International
ESG / Sustainability
Assurance Standards for Sustainability Reporting On Their Way
By Editors | 28/03/2023
IOSCO calls on issuers, assurance providers and other stakeholders to engage in the development of assurance and ethics standards for sustainability reporting.
Market Infrastructure
Get Ready for Final LIBOR Switch, says ISDA Chief
By Editors | 28/03/2023
The final switch to ARRs for the remaining USD LIBOR-linked contracts will entail “an extra level of complexity”, says Scott O’Malia.
Big Picture
PRI: Policymakers Must “Establish Coherence” on Investor Stewardship
By ESG Investor | 28/03/2023
The investor network has issued recommendations for policymakers to create an “enabling environment” for stewardship activity.
Sanctions
OFAC Adds More Belarus Officials to Sanctions List
By Editors | 27/03/2023
The sanctions target Alexander Lukashenko’s presidential aircraft, two major automotive manufacturers, and election officials.
Sanctions
New US Sanctions Target Myanmar Jet Fuel Supplies
By Editors | 27/03/2023
OFAC published an alert explaining the sanctions risks associated with providing jet fuel to Myanmar’s military regime.
Fintech / Regtech
SWIFT Pilots Blockchain Solution to Tackle Corporate Actions Frictions
By Editors | 27/03/2023
The solution demonstrated the potential to reduce manual effort and errors in corporate action processing and deliver operational efficiencies.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UPDATED – Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Arrested and Charged
By Editors | 24/03/2023
Do Kwon was arrested in Montenegro. SDNY prosecutors released an indictment and will seek his extradition to the US.
ESG / Sustainability
WFE Publishes Framework for Designating Equities as Green
By Editors | 23/03/2023
WFE members created a global framework for defining green equities, which will enable sustainability-focused investors to make more informed decisions.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS to Assess Financial Stability Risks of Higher Interest Rates
By Editors | 23/03/2023
The BCBS will also consult on revisions to its Core principles for effective banking supervision and on a Pillar 3 disclosure framework for climate-related financial risks.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Innovation Hub Completes Project Nexus Proof-of-Concept
By Editors | 23/03/2023
The next phase of Nexus will connect the instant payment systems of Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.
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