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Cryptocurrency
Energy Crisis May Force EU Crypto Mining Suspension
By Mark Johnston | 19/10/2022
The European Commission said EU member states must be ready to stop crypto-asset mining activities if there is a need for load shedding in electricity systems.
PEPs & Sanctions
Canada, Switzerland Sanction More Russians, EU Considers 9th Package
By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2022
The next round of EU sanctions could include limits on LPG imports, more restrictions against Russian banks, and a ban on the sale of European real estate to Russians.
Anti-Money Laundering
IMF Publishes Guide to Beneficial Ownership Transparency
By Editors | 18/10/2022
Despite guidance issued by the FATF over the years, effective implementation of beneficial ownership requirements is still a challenge for many countries, says the IMF’s Bo Li.
Trading & Investment
CME Group to Launch USD-denominated TOPIX Futures
By Editors | 18/10/2022
The new contract is designed to complement the existing JPY-denominated TOPIX futures contract launched in February 2018.
Cybersecurity
FSB Proposes to Standardise Global Cyber Incident Reporting
By Editors | 18/10/2022
The FSB also proposes to develop a common format for cyber incident reporting, to promote global convergence and better communication among authorities.
Stablecoins
Tether Eliminates Commercial Paper from Stablecoin Reserves
By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2022
“Reducing commercial papers to zero demonstrates Tether’s commitment to backing its tokens with the most secure reserves in the market,” the company said.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Glencore Facing Investor Lawsuits Following Bribery Conviction
By Editors | 14/10/2022
Sovereign wealth funds from the UAE, Kuwait and Norway, along with Abrdn, HSBC, Standard Life and others are among the claimants.
Trading & Investment
CME Confirms 14 April 2023 for Conversion of Eurodollar F&O
By Editors | 14/10/2022
CME will amend its eurodollar futures and options fallback rules to set the conversion date to 14 April 2023.
ESG Data
ESG Ratings Space Needs Regulatory Intervention
By Hazel Ilango | 14/10/2022
The IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango says regulatory intervention is needed in the ESG ratings sector to enhance market confidence and protect investors.
Climate Risk
FSB Finalises Guidance on Climate-related Financial Risks
By Editors | 13/10/2022
The guidance covers the collection of data from FIs, supervisory tools such as scenario analysis, and the development of macroprudential tools.
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