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Market Infrastructure

ARRC Outlines Principles for Forward-Looking SOFR Term Rate

By Editors | 22/04/2021

The ARRC said it is seeking to provide greater clarity on the likelihood and potential timing of a recommended SOFR term rate for certain uses.

Big Picture

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.

Market Infrastructure

LIBOR Phase-out, RFR Adoption: A Path Forward for Sri Lanka

By Lalinda Sugathadasa | 11/04/2021

The CBSL should play a more active role in facilitating the transition in Sri Lanka, says Lalinda Sugathadasa, Head of Research at ICRA Lanka.

Market Infrastructure

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.

Japan Plans to Retain Yen TIBOR, Discontinue Euroyen TIBOR

By Editors | 31/03/2021

JBA TIBOR Administration plans to consult on its intent to retain yen TIBOR and discontinue euroyen TIBOR at end-2024, as well as the specifics and timing of the reform.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Forms Working Group to Aid IFRS Sustainability Project

By Editors | 31/03/2021

The MAS and US SEC will co-lead the new technical working group, which will help develop technical recommendations needed for new sustainability reporting standards.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Highlights Need for Reliable Going Concern Disclosures

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/03/2021

Securities regulators will continue to enforce requirements to recognise, measure and disclose uncertainties about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Forms Working Group to Converge Standards

By Editors | 23/03/2021

The working group will provide a forum for structured engagement with standard-setting bodies to converge their various sustainability reporting standards.

Capital / Liquidity

Climate Risk & Regulation: A Race to the Top

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2021

Bill Coen, Chair of the IFRS Advisory Council and former BCBS Secretary General, speaks to Regulation Asia about initiatives underway to mitigate climate-related risk in the banking sector.