United States

Emerging Prudential Risks

US OCC Outlines Framework for “Too-Big-to-Manage” Banks

By Editors | 24/01/2023

The OCC is looking to provide more transparency into its escalation framework for dealing with banks that become too big to manage.

Sustainable Finance

SEC Complaint Lodged Against SLB For Misleading Claims

By ESG Investor | 23/01/2023

A whistleblower complaint has been filed to the US SEC calling for an investigation sustainability-linked bonds issued by Brazilian meat giant JBS.

Cryptocurrency

US SEC Fines Crypto Firm Nexo for Unregistered Securities Offering

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2023

Nexo settled charges from US regulators for $45mn. The company was separately raided by Bulgarian authorities last week.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB “Straying” from Core Purpose with Scope 3 Inclusion

By ESG Investor | 20/01/2023

Despite investors calling for disclosure of all emissions, there are concerns the board is reaching beyond its remit.

Supervision & Enforcement

US DOJ Revises Enforcement Policy to Incentivise Cooperation

By Editors | 20/01/2023

Companies that voluntarily disclose suspected criminal activity or misconduct to federal prosecutors can receive up to a 75 percent reduction in penalties.

Anti-Money Laundering

Authorities Dismantle Russia-Linked Crypto Firm Bitzlato

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2023

Bitzlato facilitated $700mn in crypto transfers for Hydra users and received more than $15mn in ransomware proceeds.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Adds TAIFEX to List of Recognised Third Country CCPs

By Editors | 18/01/2023

The recognition allows European financial institutions to apply the minimum risk weight of 2 percent for exposures to TAIFEX derivatives.

Structural Regulation

Two Chinese Airlines to Voluntarily Delist from NYSE

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2023

The voluntary delistings are a recognition that Chinese state firms will be unable to provide US regulators full access to their audit records as required.

Climate Risk

Thai SEC Issues New Climate Risk Guidelines for Asset Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2023

The voluntary guidelines are intended to help asset managers assess and disclose the impacts of climate risks on their portfolios.