International

PEPs & Sanctions

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.

Climate Risk

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”.

CBDCs

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Sustainable Finance

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Emerging Prudential Risks

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.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Officials Asks Banks Maintain Services for Some Russian Firms

By Editors | 12/11/2022

The effort is said to be aimed at reducing the negative effects of Russia-targeting sanctions on the global economy.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Recognises TAIFEX as QCCP Under EMIR

By Editors | 11/11/2022

The recognition lowers capital requirements and makes managing counterparty risk easier for EU financial institutions participating in Taiwan’s market.