International

Cryptocurrency

India Offers Recommendations on Global Crypto Regulatory Framework

By Editors | 04/08/2023

As G20 president, India outlines global crypto regulations amidst domestic pressure from the Supreme Court for clearer crypto-related laws.

Anti-Money Laundering

Lazarus Group Shuffles $8.5m of Stolen Crypto Across Blockchains

By Editors | 04/08/2023

The hacker group is again in the spotlight, after analysts observed the group moving approximately $8.5mn in stolen crypto across multiple blockchains.

Reporting & Disclosures

IAASB Consults on Sustainability Assurance Standard

By ESG Investor | 04/08/2023

IAASB Chair Tom Seidenstein said external and independent assurance is needed to increase trust in corporate sustainability reporting.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Paper Draws Lessons from HKMA Approach to NBFI Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2023

The HKMA framework highlights how multiple data sources can be used to extract valuable information and signals for timely NBFI monitoring.

Market Data & Technology

CUSIP-Based Entity Identifier Launched for Syndicated Loan Market

By Editors | 03/08/2023

The new 10-character CEI code will enable transparency and system interoperability across the syndicated corporate loan asset class, globally.

Nature & Biodiversity

How will Asia be Impacted by the EU Deforestation Regulation?

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

Asia’s rapidly eroding forests are in the limelight following the EU Deforestation Regulation passed in April 2023. How will the regulation affect Asia?

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB-aligned European Sustainability Reporting Standards Introduced

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2023

The standards ensure strong compatibility between EU and global standards and avoid unnecessary duplicate reporting by companies.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Report Addresses Challenges of Deploying Unallocated TLAC

By Editors | 01/08/2023

The report offers an analysis of the potential challenges associated with deploying uTLAC during periods of market-wide stress.

Payments & Settlements

New UK Law Promotes Blockchain to Digitise Trade Documents

By Editors | 31/07/2023

The New Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 will seek to digitise trade documents, promising cost reduction and increased efficiency in international trade.