International

ESG Data

PRI Spies Three Steps to Better Climate Data

By ESG Investor | 05/09/2023

Report calls for better levels of corporate disclosure through regulatory mandate, improved coverage and quality of data products, and greater data comparability.

Climate Risk

Supervisors Urged to Assess Climate Litigation Risks for FIs

By ESG Investor | 04/09/2023

The NGFS published two reports on climate-related litigation, the first outlining recent trends and the second focusing on micro-prudential supervision.

Tokenisation

Swift Publishes Findings from Tokenisation Experiments

By Editors | 04/09/2023

Swift says its existing infrastructure can provide a single point of entry for FIs to move tokenised assets across blockchains.

Trading & Investment

The Future of Investment Advice

By Siva Ramachandran | 04/09/2023

Policy experts from CFA Institute discuss key regulatory and technology trends that will impact how investment advice is delivered.

PEPs & Sanctions

Risky Business: Southeast Asia’s Continued Trade with Russia

By Gary Somerville | 03/09/2023

Close associations with Russia’s defence industry expose Southeast Asian countries to sanctions risk, say RUSI’s Gary Somerville and Jack Crawford.

Anti-Money Laundering

Understanding the Value of Global Identifiers in the Fight Against Financial Crime

By Clare Rowley | 31/08/2023

Clare Rowley explores how the LEI is uniquely positioned to strengthen the fight against international financial crime.

Capital Adequacy

FSB Commences Review of Post-GFC Securitisation Reforms

By Editors | 30/08/2023

The FSB will assess the extent to which the securitisation reforms are achieving their intended objectives.

Climate Risk

Navigating Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Carbon Markets

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/08/2023

Panellists at the Singapore Convention Week provided insights on addressing carbon market disputes that may arise as carbon markets play an increasingly key role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

Reporting & Disclosures

Verra Releases Version 4.5 of the VCS Standard

By Editors | 30/08/2023

The changes to the Verified Carbon Standard Programme strengthen its usability, transparency, integrity, and alignment with other carbon markets initiatives.