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Market Infrastructure
IBA Publishes Production Version of SOFR ICE Swap Rate
By Editors | 09/11/2021
The US dollar SOFR ICE Swap Rate will help the USD non-linear derivatives market in its ongoing transition to SOFR, said IBA president Tim Bowler.
ESG / Sustainability
Securities Lending Associations Publish Best Practice Voting Guide
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/11/2021
The new guide is the first publication of a new working group formed by five securities lending associations, including ISLA and PASLA.
Big Picture
FIA Calls for Greater Standardisation in Futures, Options Markets
By Editors | 08/11/2021
FIA recommends forming an independent standards body to start developing standards for trading and clearing of exchange-traded derivatives.
ESG / Sustainability
BIS Launches Climate Training Portal for Central Banks
By Editors | 08/11/2021
The training will initially cover climate-related risk drivers, transmission channels, measurement methodologies, bank stress testing, insurance sector supervision, and TCFD disclosures.
Fintech / Regtech
Multi CBDC Bridge Project Moves to Test New Use Cases
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2021
The mBridge project team has collaborated with private sector participants to identify 15 potential business use cases that are now being tested.
ESG / Sustainability
Bank Compensation Practices More Advanced Than Other FIs: FSB
By Editors | 05/11/2021
The use of balanced scorecards based on KPIs in determining compensation is “critical” to promoting a sound risk culture in a firm, the FSB says.
Market Infrastructure
New Alliances Target Energy Infrastructure, Lower Emissions
By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2021
The GEAPP has committed $100bn to clean energy infrastructure. ADB announced a plan to finance early closures of coal plants in Indonesia and the Philippines.
ESG / Sustainability
NGFS Members Reaffirm Commitment to Climate Action
By Editors | 05/11/2021
The “NGFS Glasgow Declaration” pledges central banks and supervisors to continue fostering action on climate change and greening the financial system.
ESG / Sustainability
Pace of Change Open to Question on COP26 Finance Day
By ESG Investor | 04/11/2021
Finance sector commitments are strongly in evidence, but NGOs and asset owners call for increased fossil fuel focus.
Market Infrastructure
DSB Seeks Feedback on Legal Framework for UPI Service
By Editors | 04/11/2021
The Derivatives Service Bureau proposes to use a single overarching legal agreement for users subscribing to OTC ISIN and UPI Services.
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