International

    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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