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Capital / Liquidity
Derivatives Are “Essential” to Carbon Markets: ISDA
By Editors | 06/10/2021
Regulatory action is needed to address disproportionately high capital requirements that would be imposed on carbon certificates by FRTB.
AML / KYC
SWIFT Publishes Guidelines for Screening ISO 20022 Messages
By Editors | 06/10/2021
Richer data in ISO 20022 messages allow financial institutions to potentially reduce false positives in sanctions screening, SWIFT says.
Fintech / Regtech
ISDA to Develop Standard Documentation for Crypto Derivatives
By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2021
ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia says a new working group has been formed to develop standard documentation for crypto derivatives.
AML / KYC
US to Gather 30 Countries to Coordinate Ransomware Response
By Editors | 06/10/2021
The Counter-Ransomware Initiative is aimed at improving law enforcement collaboration and stemming the illicit use of cryptocurrency.
Big Picture
IAIS Warns of Climate Risks Faced by Insurance Sector
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/10/2021
The IAIS estimates more than 35 percent of insurers’ investment assets are “climate-relevant”, i.e. exposed to climate risks.
Big Picture
FIA Calls for Deference in Derivatives Market Regulation
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/10/2021
FIA calls on regulators to recognise comparable home country regulation to promote more efficient and less costly market access.
Big Picture
Lack of Crypto Regulation Presents Financial Stability Risk: IMF
By Mark Johnston | 05/10/2021
The IMF says more coordination among national regulators is needed to ensure effective enforcement, reduce regulatory arbitrage, and enhance monitoring of the crypto ecosystem.
AML / KYC
ESG Due Diligence: Setting a High Water Mark
By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2021
Refinitiv’s Wendy De Cruz talks to Regulation Asia about new supply chain laws reshaping industries and the challenges FIs face in enhancing due diligence practices.
ESG / Sustainability
IASB Launches Post Implementation Review of IFRS 9
By Editors | 05/10/2021
Among other areas, the review seeks input on the application of IFRS 9 to financial instruments with sustainability-linked features and cash flows linked to ESG targets.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Implements New Definitions for Interest Rate Derivatives
By Editors | 04/10/2021
LCH says the new definitional booklet reinforces standardisation, drives messaging fidelity and efficiency, and accommodates flexibility in markets.
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