International

Big Picture

GFMA, BCG Call for Rapid Scaling of Carbon Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2021

Rapid scaling and better coordination of carbon markets are necessary to accelerate global decarbonisation and meet the Paris Agreement goals.

Fintech / Regtech

S&P-IHS Deal Wins Regulatory Approval in Europe

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/10/2021

The European Commission accepted commitments by S&P Global and IHS Markit to divest businesses that raised competition concerns.

Big Picture

Breakthrough Decarbonisation Tech Urgently Needs Financing – WEF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2021

The mobilisation of finance to breakthrough technologies represents the “only viable path forward” to avoid irreversible damage to the planet, the WEF says.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Details Progress Made By Supervisors on Climate Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2021

The NGFS plans to launch a capacity building initiative for supervisors, develop policy recommendations to bridge data gaps, and further build on its climate scenarios work.

Fintech / Regtech

Nigeria Launches Central Bank Digital Currency, eNaira

By Editors | 27/10/2021

The eNaira is expected to boost cross-border trade and financial inclusion, improve transaction efficiency, and make monetary policy more effective.

Capital / Liquidity

International Standard Setters Launch Review into Margin Practices

By Editors | 26/10/2021

While centrally cleared and non-centrally cleared markets faced similar levels of volatility in March and April 2020, IM requirements increased significantly only for centrally cleared derivatives.

ESG / Sustainability

BIS Innovation Hub Announces Winners of 2nd G20 TechSprint

By Editors | 25/10/2021

The BIS Innovation Hub Hong Kong centre will soon publish reports on work to explore green bond tokenisation and real-time tracking of environmental outputs.

Big Picture

US, EU Policy Normalisation Presents Risks for Asia: BIS

By Editors | 25/10/2021

While Asian emerging markets are better placed to withstand tightening global financial conditions, there are lingering causes for concern, says Agustín Carstens.

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Asian Asset Owners to Accelerate ESG Ambitions

By ESG Investor | 24/10/2021

ESG investing is still nascent, but asset owners are expecting greater pressure to disclose and improve ESG practices.