International

Crypto / Digital Assets

ISDA to Publish Draft Standards for Crypto Derivatives by Year End

By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2022

ISDA will also consider developing collateral documentation for OTC crypto derivatives transactions and standard contracts for crypto swaps and physically-settled transactions.

AML / KYC

GLEIF, SWIFT Collaborate to Enable Mapping Between MICs and LEIs

By Editors | 15/11/2022

GLEIF will publish new open-source relationship files monthly which will map Market Identifier Codes pertaining to legal entities to the corresponding LEIs.

AML / KYC

New US Sanctions Target Network Procuring Tech for Russia

By Editors | 15/11/2022

OFAC sanctions target microelectronics supply network. European Commission issues new FAQs. Canada targets 23 Russian individuals.

ESG / Sustainability

ISO Offers Framework for Setting Net Zero Standards

By ESG Investor | 15/11/2022

ISO has launched guidelines in collaboration with the United Nations to tackle the “fragmented net zero governance landscape”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BISIH to Tackle Key CBDC Challenges with Project Tourbillon

By Editors | 14/11/2022

Project Tourbillon aims to reconcile trade-offs between cyber resiliency, scalability, and privacy through experimentation with a prototype CBDC.

ESG / Sustainability

Overwhelming Majority for CSRD Secured in EU Parliament

By ESG Investor | 14/11/2022

The EU Parliament has adopted new sustainability reporting rules for large companies under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

ESG / Sustainability

NZAM Net Zero Targets Now Cover US$21.8 Trillion

By ESG Investor | 14/11/2022

Leaders and laggards emerge as new wave of decarbonisation targets are announced by asset manager group.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FTX Bankruptcy, Secret Transfers, and Regulatory Probes

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022

FTX files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware as regulators in multiple jurisdictions investigate allegations of illegal activity.

Big Picture

FSB Letter to G20 Highlights Risks from Debt, Crypto, Climate

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2022

The FSB is concerned with record-high debt levels, structural vulnerabilities in crypto, and climate-related financial risks.