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Capital / Liquidity
FRTB Strategy Relies on Understanding Rule-making Processes
By Kishore Ramakrishnan | 25/01/2022
The key to designing a robust FRTB implementation plan lies in having a firm grasp of the local rule-making process, says Kishore Ramakrishnan.
Fintech / Regtech
Russian Central Bank Proposes to Impose Crypto Ban
By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2022
A proposed ban against investing in cryptocurrencies would also apply to institutional investors and mutual funds, the central bank says.
AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Ukrainian Nationals Identified as “FSB Pawns”
By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2022
The action is separate from the “broad range of high impact measures” the US and its allies may impose if Russia invades Ukraine.
Market Infrastructure
FS-ISAC Initiative to Bolster Financial Sector Supply Chain Security
By Editors | 20/01/2022
The initiative fosters continuous collaboration and information sharing between financial institutions and critical network infrastructure and services providers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Calls for Greater Use of Global Supervisory Colleges
By Editors | 19/01/2022
Global supervisory colleges can help strengthen cooperation between regulators, promote information sharing, and address market fragmentation.
AML / KYC
Russia Says REvil Hacking Group Has Been Dismantled
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/01/2022
Russia’s intelligence bureau raided 25 properties, detained 14 individuals, and seized cash, cryptocurrency and luxury vehicles.
Big Picture
Quantitative Easing Ineffective at Driving Firms to Invest
By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2022
Weaker firms respond to lower long-term yields by refinancing debt. Healthier firms tend to increase cash holdings and share buybacks.
ESG / Sustainability
PRI Warns Sovereign Debt Investors on Human Rights
By ESG Investor | 18/01/2022
UN body encourages engagement, due diligence; World Bank outlines sustainability bonds framework.
NGFS Appoints Ravi Menon to Serve as New Chair
By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2022
Menon will serve a two-year term as chair of the NGFS, succeeding the ECB’s Frank Elderson. Deutsche Bundesbank’s Sabine Mauderer will serve as vice-chair.
AML / KYC
US Issues Sanctions Over DPRK Ballistic Missile Launches
By Editors | 18/01/2022
The sanctions target six North Koreans, one Russian and a Russian firm were responsible for procuring goods for North Korean weapons programmes.
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