International

Crypto / Digital Assets

The Role of Digital ID in Advancing CBDC Initiatives

By Claus Christensen | 24/08/2021

The presence of digital ID infrastructure can influence the design and roll-out of CBDC initiatives, writes Claus Christensen.

Big Picture

BIS Paper Warns of Delayed Corporate Insolvency Wave

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/08/2021

Unexpected credit losses could leave banks with inadequate loss-absorbing resources, warns a new working paper from the BIS.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Sets Conditions for Issuing New USD LIBOR Contracts

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2021

In the fourth quarter, the frequency at which banks have to report data to the HKMA will also increase from quarterly to monthly, with a simplified reporting template.

AML / KYC

Darkweb Blockchain Analytics Tool Gets Shut Down

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/08/2021

A service that was being used by criminals to check whether their own bitcoin wallets were linked to criminal activity has been shut down.

Big Picture

OECD Offers Policy Advice for Regulating AI in Financial Services

By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2021

Among the recommendations are the introduction of suitability requirements for AI-driven financial services, and add-on capital buffers based on AI algorithms.

Big Picture

ETF Structure Proved Resilient to Market Stress: IOSCO

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2021

An IOSCO study has helped to “alleviate concerns” about possible financial stability risks or fragilities relating to the ETF structure.

ESG / Sustainability

SBTi Issues Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Private Equity

By ESG Investor | 13/08/2021

Public consultation re-emphasises importance of financial institutions transitioning to net zero alongside corporates.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Poly Network Hackers Return Almost All of Stolen Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2021

Hackers have returned nearly all of the USD 613 million worth of digital tokens stolen on Tuesday, says Poly Network.

Market Infrastructure

Refinitiv Launches Prototype USD Fallback Rates for Cash Products

By Editors | 13/08/2021

There are two versions of the Refinitiv USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks: one for consumer cash products, the other for institutional cash products.