International

Trading & Investment

ISDA Urges Adherence to IBOR Fallbacks Protocol

By Editors | 17/01/2021

Over 5,900 entities in 70 jurisdictions have adhered to the protocol, which is intended as a safety net to mitigate the systemic impact of an IBOR cessation.

Cybersecurity

Covid-19 Has Changed the Cyber Threat Landscape: BIS

By Manesh Samtani | 15/01/2021

During the pandemic, there was a strong link between the prevalence of work-from-home arrangements and the incidence of cyber attacks, particularly at financial institutions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Calls to Recalibrate CCP Margin Models Are Misplaced: WFE

By Editors | 14/01/2021

The procyclicality of initial margin models is a property of the system as a whole and so requires system-wide solutions, the WFE says in a new paper.

Structural Regulation

EU Competition Authorities Approve LSEG-Refinitiv Merger

By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2021

The commitments offered by LSEG fully address the competition concerns raised by the proposed transaction, the European Commission said in a statement.

Reporting & Disclosures

2021’s ESG Regulatory and Legislative Changes

By ESG Investor | 14/01/2021

Ahead of COP26 in November, a plethora of regulatory and legislative changes as well as industry-level initiatives will drastically impact the ESG investing space.

Structural Regulation

DTCC Outlines Key Risk Management Priorities for FMIs

By Editors | 14/01/2021

In a new white paper, DTCC highlights the need for financial market infrastructures to focus on risks created or exacerbated by the impact of the pandemic.

Sustainable Finance

ISDA Catalogues Universe of ESG-related Derivatives

By Editors | 13/01/2021

The derivatives markets can play an essential role in facilitating the transition to a sustainable economy, ISDA says in a new paper.

Reporting & Disclosures

Group of Five Urges Adoption of Sustainability Reporting Prototype

By ESG Investor | 13/01/2021

The harmonised global sustainability reporting framework offers comprehensive “running start” in standardised disclosure.

Cybersecurity

ORX Launches Central Hub to Facilitate Cyber Risk Management

By Editors | 12/01/2021

The central hub allows cyber and information security risk management professionals to collaborate, exchange ideas and learn from each other’s practices.