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    Big Picture

    FSB Releases Final Report on Scarring Effects from Covid-19

    By Editors | 16/11/2022

    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has significantly added to pre-existing challenges associated with exiting from Covid-19 policy support measures.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Scenario Analysis “May Understate” Climate Risks

    By ESG Investor | 16/11/2022

    The FSB and NGFS warn in a new report that current climate scenario analysis exercises “may understate” climate exposures and vulnerabilities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ISDA to Publish Draft Standards for Crypto Derivatives by Year End

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2022

    ISDA will also consider developing collateral documentation for OTC crypto derivatives transactions and standard contracts for crypto swaps and physically-settled transactions.

    AML / KYC

    GLEIF, SWIFT Collaborate to Enable Mapping Between MICs and LEIs

    By Editors | 15/11/2022

    GLEIF will publish new open-source relationship files monthly which will map Market Identifier Codes pertaining to legal entities to the corresponding LEIs.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISO Offers Framework for Setting Net Zero Standards

    By ESG Investor | 15/11/2022

    ISO has launched guidelines in collaboration with the United Nations to tackle the “fragmented net zero governance landscape”.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BISIH to Tackle Key CBDC Challenges with Project Tourbillon

    By Editors | 14/11/2022

    Project Tourbillon aims to reconcile trade-offs between cyber resiliency, scalability, and privacy through experimentation with a prototype CBDC.

    ESG / Sustainability

    NZAM Net Zero Targets Now Cover US$21.8 Trillion

    By ESG Investor | 14/11/2022

    Leaders and laggards emerge as new wave of decarbonisation targets are announced by asset manager group.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FTX Bankruptcy, Secret Transfers, and Regulatory Probes

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022

    FTX files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware as regulators in multiple jurisdictions investigate allegations of illegal activity.

    Big Picture

    FSB Letter to G20 Highlights Risks from Debt, Crypto, Climate

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2022

    The FSB is concerned with record-high debt levels, structural vulnerabilities in crypto, and climate-related financial risks.

    AML / KYC

    US Officials Asks Banks Maintain Services for Some Russian Firms

    By Editors | 12/11/2022

    The effort is said to be aimed at reducing the negative effects of Russia-targeting sanctions on the global economy.

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