International

Market Abuse

Asian Regulators Issue Warnings as GameStop Remains in Focus

By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2021

Authorities in Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Malaysia are among those issuing warnings of possible investor losses as heightened volatility continues.

ESG Data

Is it Time to Regulate ESG Scores and Ratings?

By ESG Investor | 03/02/2021

End-users are seeking more transparency around cost and methodology to improve comparability across third-party vendors.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Foundation Announces Next Steps for Sustainability Standards

By ESG Investor | 03/02/2021

The Sustainability Standards Board – widely supported across the investment industry – will be established in time for COP26 in November.

Sustainable Finance

Industry Taskforce Publishes Blueprint for Creating Carbon Market

By Editors | 02/02/2021

The blueprint comprises 20 tangible actions to deliver a large-scale, voluntary carbon market and a roadmap for implementation.

KYC & CDD

How Financial Institutions View Digital Identity: Survey

By Editors | 01/02/2021

RUSI and ACAMS have launched a new survey seeking to better understand the potential for digital ID to aid in the fight against financial crime.

Cryptocurrency

Ripple Files Response to US SEC Defending XRP as Virtual Currency

By Editors | 31/01/2021

The response notes that the DOJ, FinCEN and regulators in the UK, Singapore and Japan have all concluded that XRP is a virtual currency not subject to securities regulation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Asset Price Correction Could Jeopardise Financial Stability: IMF

By Editors | 31/01/2021

Policymakers should be prepared for the risks of a market correction as complacent investors bet on continued policy support and drive up valuations, the IMF warns.

CBDCs

More Central Banks Advancing CBDC Work: BIS Report

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2021

CBDCs need to be linked to a digital identity in order to be useful in achieving financial inclusion, said BIS general manager Agustín Carstens.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IOSCO Offers Guidance on Enhancing Complaint Handling Mechanisms

By Editors | 28/01/2021

IOSCO has published a new report to help jurisdictions identify and address gaps in their complaint handling and redress systems.