International

    ESG / Sustainability

    Trade Bodies Set Out Framework for US Transition to Low-Carbon

    By Editors | 18/02/2021

    The framework sets out ten principles to inform the policymaking process and catalyse the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive low-carbon economy.

    Market Infrastructure

    IFRS Foundation Calls for Research Into IFRS 9, IFRS 15 Disclosures

    By Editors | 16/02/2021

    The aim of the research is to provide evidence about the quality of disclosure provided by entities applying IFRS 9 and IFRS 15.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong: GDF Warns Against Restricting Retail Investment in Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2021

    The November FSTB proposal to only allow VASPs to offer services to professional investors could prompt retail investors to move to unlicensed platforms, GDF says.

    Market Infrastructure

    Trade Associations Issue Update to Green Loan Principles

    By Editors | 15/02/2021

    The update includes social risks in the categories to be considered as part of project evaluation and selection. Previously only environmental risks were included.

    Big Picture

    IOSCO Reviews Impact of Govt Support on Credit Ratings

    By Editors | 15/02/2021

    Government support measures played a “significant role” in alleviating the downward pressure on credit ratings, IOSCO found in its review.

    AML / KYC

    GLEIF to Implement New Policies, File Formats in Global LEI System

    By Editors | 15/02/2021

    Users must plan to implement the updated file formats to ensure uninterrupted access to LEI data beyond 31 March 2022, GLEIF said.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IIF Offers Recommendations on Aligning Climate Finance Regulation

    By Editors | 13/02/2021

    The recommendations are aimed at promoting consensus and international alignment in sustainable finance policy and regulation.

    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Unveils Issuance, Infrastructure Models for Verifiable LEI

    By Editors | 12/02/2021

    The vLEI system will give legal entities the capacity to use non-repudiable identification data pertaining to their legal status, ownership structure and authorised representatives.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Finance Minister to Take CBDC Debate to G7 Meeting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2021

    Taro Aso said at a press conference that he thinks it’s important to “thrash out” policy measures regarding digital currency issued by central banks.

    Market Infrastructure

    UPDATED: Over 100 Financial Firms Targeted by Single DDoS Attacker

    By Editors | 10/02/2021

    According to FS-ISAC, retail banking was the top target, accounting for 41% of the attacks, followed by exchanges at 15% and payments at 13%.

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