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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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