International

    ESG / Sustainability

    BCBS Calls on Banking Sector to Enhance Cyber Defences

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    Remote work arrangements and digital financial services have “enlarged banks’ attack surfaces”, creating opportunities for malicious actors, the BCBS said.

    AML / KYC

    Corruption, Bribery Seen as Key Challenges in 2020: Kroll

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/09/2021

    A Kroll survey found that 82% of senior decision-makers for risk strategy felt corruption significantly impacted their organisations in 2020.

    Big Picture

    CBDCs Theaten to Eat Into Banks’ Remittance Fees: Moody’s

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/09/2021

    Fees and commissions banks charge for cross-border transactions will be reduced with wide adoption of CBDCs.

    Market Infrastructure

    OSE, TOCOM Launch New Derivatives Trading System

    By Editors | 20/09/2021

    J-GATE 3.0 will help to expand market liquidity and improve reliability and convenience for investors and trading participants.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Montréal Exchange Extends Trading Hours to Accommodate APAC

    By Editors | 20/09/2021

    The Canadian derivatives exchange said it is syncing its trading hours with APAC markets to support growing investor demand.

    Market Infrastructure

    RFR Adoption Reaches New Heights in Key LIBOR Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2021

    RFR adoption jumped in August in Japan and Switzerland. The US and UK are seeing steady progress. ISDA chief Scott O’Malia says there is no room for complacency.

    AML / KYC

    DPRK ‘Launders’ Vessel Identities to Evade Sanctions: C4ADS

    By Editors | 15/09/2021

    C4ADS says fraudulent ship registrations created with the IMO are being used to ‘launder’ the identity of vessels associated with illicit activities.

    Capital / Liquidity

    JBA Calls for Global Cryptoasset Regulations for Non-banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021

    A global regulatory framework for cryptoassets that only includes banks would exacerbate rather than contain financial stability risks.

    Market Infrastructure

    CLS, Global Banks Collaboration on PvP Settlement in FX Market

    By Editors | 14/09/2021

    Twelve global banks are participating in a pilot to evaluate potential PvP solutions for currencies that are not currently eligible for CLSSettlement.

    Big Picture

    Exchanges Can Help Minimise Broker-Dealer Operational Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2021

    A paper by Citadel Securities, NYSE, Nasdaq, MIAX, MEMX, and BOX says exchanges can provide an additional layer of protection on top of broker-dealers’ own risk controls.

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