International

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB, IMF Conclude Second G20 Data Gaps Initiative

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    A third data gaps initiative has been proposed, to address data gaps relating to climate change, fintech and financial inclusion, among other things.

    Climate Risk

    EU ETS Reform Proposal Falls at Parliamentary Hurdle

    By ESG Investor | 09/06/2022

    Some MEPs argued this would result in more emissions in the short term, choosing to vote down the “weaker” proposal altogether, causing delays.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Works to Develop Systemic Approach to NBFI Risks

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The FSB explains the sources of risk in the NBFI sector, and the data, tools and policy approaches available to monitor and address these risks.

    Market Abuse

    Old Misconduct Patterns Are Repeating in New Settings: FMSB

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    Forms of misconduct which have been present for hundreds of years are playing out in new digital asset classes, including crypto assets and NFTs.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    EU Lawmakers Agree Gender Diversity Directive

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The law will require EU listed companies to have women take up at least 40% of non-executive board seats, or 33% of all director posts, by mid-2026.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    DOJ Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Crypto Crime

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The paper says the US should help foreign nations develop the tools, technical expertise, and infrastructure necessary to conduct complex crypto-related investigations.

    Climate Risk

    Squelching Dissent Could Harm Credibility of ESG Policy

    By Peter Guy | 08/06/2022

    The climate action message has become strident, repetitious, and mired in intolerance, putting at risk the still-fragile credibility the movement has built thus far.

    Cryptocurrency

    BIS Paper Explains Why Crypto Cannot Function as Money

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    Fragmentation without interoperability implies that cryptocurrencies cannot fulfil the role of money as a coordination device, the paper says.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    GCFFC Forms New Technology Experts Working Group

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The working group will identify areas of the fighting financial crime ecosystem that would benefit most from available technology upgrades.

    Sustainable Finance

    Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.

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