International

    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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