International

ESG Data

ICMA, LuxSE Launch New Sustainable Bond Database

By Editors | 17/05/2023

Data is available on more than 8,700 listed green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds aligned with ICMA’s Principles.

Structural Regulation

EU Considers Lowering Wealth Threshold for Professional Investors

By Mark Johnston | 17/05/2023

A draft document reveals a European Commission plan to revise MiFID II rules to lower the criteria for being classified as a professional investor.

Cryptocurrency

EU Council Formally Adopts New Legal Framework for Crypto

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/05/2023

New rules under MiCA cover issuers of utility tokens, asset referenced tokens, stablecoins, service providers such as trading venues, and wallets where crypto-assets are held.

Sustainable Finance

IIGCC Unveils Net Zero Guidance for Private Equity

By ESG Investor | 17/05/2023

The guidance is intended to support private equity investors in net zero target setting, engagement and reporting.

Anti-Money Laundering

EU Enters Trilogue Discussions on Proposed New AML Authority

By Mark Johnston | 17/05/2023

The new Anti-Money Laundering Authority would directly supervise high-risk financial entities and coordinate national authorities and FIUs.

Anti-Money Laundering

IMF Offers New Guidance on Combatting Terrorism Financing

By Editors | 16/05/2023

New downloadable book presents contributions by experts from the IMF, UN, Egmont Group, INTERPOL, and Europol.

Stablecoins

Tether’s Excess Stablecoin Reserves Reach All-time High

By Editors | 15/05/2023

Tether has $81.8bn in consolidated total assets, exceeding its $79.4bn in liabilities. Excess reserves held in gold and bitcoin were published for the first time.

Anti-Money Laundering

The Financial Action Task Force’s Challenge with Russia

By Fatima Alsancak | 15/05/2023

RUSI’s Fatima Alsancak says the FATF should consider Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as an impetus to update its standards and country assessment process to address corruption.

PEPs & Sanctions

G7 Leaders Pledge to Maintain Resilience of Global Financial System

By Editors | 15/05/2023

The G7 communique vows stepped-up sanctions enforcement, and readiness to act on financial stability, climate change, and crypto-asset activities.