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Capital / Liquidity
Global Banking System More Resilient After Basel Reforms: BCBS
By Editors | 15/12/2022
Banks that were more heavily affected by the Basel III reforms saw a greater reduction in their cost of capital, the BCBS said.
AML / KYC
GLEIF Confirms Utility of Embedding LEI in eSeals
By Editors | 14/12/2022
In a PoC, GLEIF demonstrated that embedding LEIs in eSeals allowed Japanese and European entities to transact digitally with greater trust.
ESG / Sustainability
HSBC to Stop Financing Oil and Gas Fields
By ESG Investor | 14/12/2022
HSBC has updated its oil and gas policy, which includes a commitment to no longer finance new oil and gas fields.
AML / KYC
FTX Founder Arrested, Charged by SEC, SDNY, CFTC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2022
US authorities have charged Sam Bankman-Fried for defrauding customers, investors, lenders, and campaign finance violations.
ESG / Sustainability
ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Voluntary Carbon Markets
By Editors | 14/12/2022
The new documentation will bring greater legal certainty and consistency to trading in verified carbon credits, ISDA says.
Big Picture
Following Yonder Star: Predicting the Path of the Basel Accord
By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 14/12/2022
As the Christmas period approaches, Regulation Asia contributor Jamie Lloyd Evans offers a light-hearted prediction on the future of the Basel Accord.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Announces Decision to Discontinue Annual G-SII Identification
By Editors | 12/12/2022
The FSB will instead use assessments available through the IAIS Holistic Framework to inform its considerations of systemic risk in the insurance sector.
ESG / Sustainability
BCBS Issues Guidance on Capturing Climate Risks in Pillar 1 Standards
By Editors | 09/12/2022
The FAQs cover RWA calculations for credit risk, operational risk, and market risk, as well as considerations for meeting LCR requirements.
Capital / Liquidity
More Work Needed on Resolution Plans for CCPs, Insurers: FSB
By Editors | 09/12/2022
The FSB said resolution planning for G-SIBs is maturing but more progress is needed on the development of resolution plans for CCPs and insurers.
ESG / Sustainability
Banks Get New Guidance on Financing Net Zero in Agriculture
By Editors | 08/12/2022
The new guidance sets out four key steps for setting agricultural emissions targets and calls on banks to engage with farmers on sustainable strategies.
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