International

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Unveils Proposed Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    The framework covers all crypto-asset activity, as well as associated issuers and service providers, that have the potential to pose financial stability risks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Turn Commitments into “Hard Numbers”, says GFANZ’s Carney

    By ESG Investor | 11/10/2022

    Transition plans should demonstrate alignment with 2030 decarbonisation targets, says UN Climate Envoy Mark Carney.

    AML / KYC

    US Targets Fuel Procurement Network in Latest DPRK Sanctions

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The sanctions are against two Singapore companies, a Marshall Islands entity, and two individuals for illicit ship-to-ship transfers to deliver fuel to North Korea.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Unveils Plans for Next Phase of Cross-Border Payments Work

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The prioritisation plan emphasises a need to strengthen external engagement and partnerships to take forward the roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments.

    Capital / Liquidity

    European Commission May Scrap Stricter Foreign Bank Rules

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    Proposed requirements that would automatically require foreign banks to set up a subsidiary if they reach a certain size may […]

    Market Infrastructure

    US, EU Move to Adopt New Data Sharing Framework

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    The legal basis for transatlantic data transfers has been uncertain since 2020, after the EU-US Privacy Shield was declared invalid under EU law.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Binance Suffers Crypto Hack, But Contains Losses

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    After managing to freeze the majority of the stolen assets, Binance said about $100mn in unrecovered funds remains, out of $570mn that was initially stolen.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Risk Monitoring Needed for Non-Climate ESG Risks: FSA

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2022

    Risk practitioners should establish risk monitoring systems that cover sustainability themes beyond climate change, said the FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CME to Launch New Crypto Reference Rates, Indices

    By Editors | 08/10/2022

    New reference rates and real-time indices will be introduced for AVAX, FIL and XTZ. The launch will not include tradable futures products.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IMF Calls on Policymakers to Address Fund Redemption Risks

    By Editors | 08/10/2022

    Policymakers should provide guidance on how open-ended funds should calibrate swing pricing and similar tools, and monitor their implementation.

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