Europe

Market Infrastructure

China, EU Publish Common Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2021

The PBOC says the common taxonomy will help promote China-EU green investment and financing cooperation and cross-border activities, while reducing the cost of green certification.

Capital / Liquidity

UK Postpones Consultation Signalling Basel III Implementation Delay

By Editors | 03/11/2021

Implementation of the final Basel III requirements will not take place in the UK according to the globally agreed timeline.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Climate Reporting Legislation for Companies “Lacks Ambition”

By ESG Investor | 03/11/2021

The existing scope of companies falling under new requirements is too narrow and TCFD alignment not close enough, says ClientEarth.

Big Picture

UK Considers Use of Climate Risk Capital Buffers

By Editors | 31/10/2021

The Bank of England is exploring whether to use capital add-ons or scalars to address weaknesses in climate risk management.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Defers Full Basel III Implementation to January 2025

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2021

The EU’s Basel III package of rules includes requirements for banks to under climate stress testing as well as identify, disclose and manage ESG risks.

Fintech / Regtech

S&P-IHS Deal Wins Regulatory Approval in Europe

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/10/2021

The European Commission accepted commitments by S&P Global and IHS Markit to divest businesses that raised competition concerns.

Market Infrastructure

EBA Clearing, SWIFT, TCH Collaborate on Cross-Border Payments

By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2021

A POC has been completed that uses existing payment systems in the US and Europe to achieve synchronised settlements in cross-border payments.

AML / KYC

Germany’s BaFin Fines N26 Over Weak AML Controls

By Editors | 07/10/2021

The €4.25mn fine was paid in July but only made public by BaFin on 29 September. N26 says it already addressed the problems.

Market Infrastructure

EDPB Issues Opinion on Adequacy of Korea Data Protection Regime

By Editors | 07/10/2021

The EDPB says Korea’s data protection framework presents “numerous similarities” to Europe’s, but certain aspects may require “a closer look and clarification”.