International

Securities / Derivatives

UNEP FI Unveils Initiatives to Promote TNFD-aligned Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 21/02/2025

UNEP FI will work with the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative to help stock exchanges implement the TNFD recommendations.

Big Picture

IOSCO Identifies Gaps in Market Surveillance Amid Technology Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

IOSCO’s recent review shows progress by market authorities in tackling technological challenges, but some gaps remain.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Launches Two New Capacity-building Tools

By ESG Investor | 19/02/2025

By releasing the tools, the TNFD aims to respond to skill shortages on nature-related issues.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Regulators Should Recognise Unique Characteristics of Stablecoins

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/02/2025

King’s College London paper says regulatory frameworks should recognise stablecoins as bearer instruments that operate outside traditional payment systems

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Releases Details of Planned Cross-border Payments PoC

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2025

Project Rialto will link instant payment systems to a transnational network with an automated FX conversion layer for settlement in central bank money.

Sanctions

UK Imposes Sanctions on Three Russian Officials, Two Companies

By Editors | 17/02/2025

The three officials have “links to Putin’s inner circle”. The two entities are “linked to Russia’s nuclear energy giant Rosatom”.

ESG / Sustainability

SBTi Proposes Revision of Corporate Net Zero Standard

By ESG Investor | 14/02/2025

The revisions aim to ensure the Corporate Net Zero Standard works better for businesses and accelerates climate action.

Enforcement

Four Arrested in International Operation Against 8Base Ransomware Group

By Thisanka Siripala | 14/02/2025

The international operation involved law enforcement agencies from 14 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Singapore and Thailand.

Sanctions

US Releases Convicted Former Operator of BTC-e in Prison Swap

By Editors | 14/02/2025

Alexander Vinnik was in US custody awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty last year for conspiracy to commit money laundering.