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Climate Risk
Industry Bodies Urge EU, UK to Link Emissions Trading Systems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021
Linking the systems ahead of COP 26 would reaffirm the UK and EU as climate leaders and demonstrate strong advocacy for international carbon markets.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BCBS Outlines Work Priorities for 2021-2022
By Editors | 19/04/2021
Priorities include ongoing Covid-19, digitalisation, climate risk, AI/machine learning, data and technology governance and operational resilience.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Russia Over Election Interference, Cyber Attack
By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2021
US banks will be barred from purchasing rouble-denominated sovereign bonds in the primary market starting from 14 June.
Climate Risk
Basel Committee Calls for Adaption to Climate Risks
By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021
Two new reports from the BCBS outline banking system exposure to climate-related risks and recommend methodologies be adapted accordingly.
KYC & CDD
Digital ID Perceived As Beneficial in Combatting Financial Crime
By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2021
Digital IDs are perceived as beneficial for the fight against financial crime, an ACAMS-RUSI survey finds. However they may also present risks.
Reporting & Disclosures
The ESG Interview: Making Climate Data Comparable
By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021
IOSCO Chair Ashley Alder believes we’re in sight of “a real step change” in sustainability reporting, writes Chris Hall at ESG Investor.
Trading & Investment
FSB Issues Guidance on Implementing SFT Data Standards
By Editors | 13/04/2021
The FSB has published FAQs to help national authorities implement the SFT Data Standards to facilitate global collection and aggregation of SFT data.
Capital Adequacy
Banks Have Insufficient Incentives to Use Buffers: IMF
By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2021
Most banks have insufficient economic incentives to draw down their buffers if they are asked to rebuild them later, says the IMF’s Global Financial Stability Report.
Emerging Prudential Risks
G20 to Use All Available Policy Tools for As Long As Required
By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2021
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors committed to avoiding any premature withdrawal of Covid-19 support measures, in line with the FSB’s recommendations.
Market Data & Technology
Bloomberg Confirms BSBY Adheres to IOSCO Principles
By Editors | 11/04/2021
BSBY includes a term structure and systemic credit-sensitive spread, and can be used to supplement Term SOFR in the lending market.
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