International

    Climate Risk

    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”.

    CBDCs

    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.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Overwhelming Majority for CSRD Secured in EU Parliament

    By ESG Investor | 14/11/2022

    The EU Parliament has adopted new sustainability reporting rules for large companies under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

    Sustainable Finance

    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.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    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.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    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.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    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.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ESMA Recognises TAIFEX as QCCP Under EMIR

    By Editors | 11/11/2022

    The recognition lowers capital requirements and makes managing counterparty risk easier for EU financial institutions participating in Taiwan’s market.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Sets Out Policy Proposals to Address Systemic Risk in NBFI

    By Editors | 11/11/2022

    The report offers policy proposals to address systemic risk in NBFI, highlighting recent strains in commodities and bond markets.

    ESG Data

    Net-Zero Data Public Utility to Launch as Beta in H2 2023

    By Editors | 11/11/2022

    The Climate Data Steering Committee has set out the necessary foundational data that will be included in the initial phase of the NZDPU.

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