International

    ESG / Sustainability

    TNFD Framework to Build Capacity for Nature-Related Data

    By ESG Investor | 08/06/2021

    Like the TCFD, the TNFD reporting framework is expected to be incorporated into disclosure standards and written into national law by governments.

    AML / KYC

    European Commission Proposes European Digital Identity Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2021

    To expedite the initiative, the European Commission has issued a recommendation for member states to establish a common toolbox by September 2022.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    G7 Leaders Pledge to Develop Common Principles for CBDCs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/06/2021

    CBDCs should operate within appropriate privacy frameworks and minimise spillovers, the G7 Finance Ministers said in a communique.

    Market Infrastructure

    Standard-Setters Launch Plan to Improve Global Audit Quality

    By Editors | 07/06/2021

    Implementation of the plan will take three years and result in overall improvements to the international audit-related standard-setting system.

    AML / KYC

    G7 Backs – but Looks Beyond – Mandatory Climate Disclosures

    By ESG Investor | 07/06/2021

    TCFD, IASB frameworks endorsed; communique also calls for progress on impact, nature-based and beneficial ownership reporting.

    ESG / Sustainability

    G7 Finance Ministers Agree on 15pc Global Minimum Tax Rate

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2021

    The global minimum tax will end the race-to-the-bottom in corporate taxation and ensure fairness for the middle class and working people, Janet Yellen said.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB, IOSCO Issue Statements in Support of Smooth LIBOR Transition

    By Editors | 02/06/2021

    The FSB warns against waiting for the development of forward-looking term RFRs. IOSCO urges market participants to stop issuing new LIBOR products.

    Market Infrastructure

    IHS Markit Starts Publishing New Credit-sensitive Rates

    By Editors | 02/06/2021

    The new rates are aimed at helping to facilitate the transition away from LIBOR for firms that want a term rate with credit sensitivity.

    AML / KYC

    Addressing Sanctions Risk in Maritime Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2021

    Banks facilitating transactions involving maritime trade must put in place systems and processes to detect illicit activity that could result in a breach of sanctions regulations.

    AML / KYC

    Interpol Concludes APAC Operation Targeting Online Financial Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2021

    The six-month operation led to 585 arrests, more than 1,600 bank account freezes, and the interception of USD 83 million in illicit funds.

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