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Climate Risk
Industry Bodies Urge EU, UK to Link Emissions Trading Systems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021
Linking the systems ahead of COP 26 would reaffirm the UK and EU as climate leaders and demonstrate strong advocacy for international carbon markets.
Structural Regulation
LIBOR Phase-out, RFR Adoption: A Path Forward for Sri Lanka
By Lalinda Sugathadasa | 11/04/2021
The CBSL should play a more active role in facilitating the transition in Sri Lanka, says Lalinda Sugathadasa, Head of Research at ICRA Lanka.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA, CCDC Outline Barriers to Using RMB Bonds as IM Collateral
By Editors | 03/04/2021
China has to address questions around close-out netting enforceability, which restrict the use of Chinese government bonds as IM in global derivatives markets.
Structural Regulation
Japan Plans to Retain Yen TIBOR, Discontinue Euroyen TIBOR
By Editors | 31/03/2021
JBA TIBOR Administration plans to consult on its intent to retain yen TIBOR and discontinue euroyen TIBOR at end-2024, as well as the specifics and timing of the reform.
Structural Regulation
HKMA Releases Banks from 30 June LIBOR Transition Milestone
By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2021
International banks say prematurely restricting the issuance of LIBOR-linked contracts may result in fragmented markets.
Operational Risk
HKMA Outlines Regtech Use Cases for Treasury Operations
By Editors | 21/03/2021
The use cases presented include solutions to detect rogue trading activities, standardise derivatives trading lifecycle events, and enhance liquidity risk monitoring.
Structural Regulation
BOT to Continue THBFIX Publication until Mid-2023
By Editors | 18/03/2021
Banks should not undertake transactions using THBFIX from 1 July 2021 onwards. The BOT has started publishing fallback rates for THBFIX.
Structural Regulation
RBA Keeping ‘Close Eye’ on LIBOR Transition Progress
By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2021
Firms should not wait for a term RFR or credit-spread adjustments to reference in non-derivatives products, says RBA assistant governor Christopher Kent.
Climate Risk
CFTC Establishes New Dedicated Unit for Climate Risk
By Editors | 18/03/2021
Other US financial regulators including the SEC, Treasury Department and Federal Reserve have also recently raised climate risk and a key focus.
Trading & Investment
Refinitiv to Publish Spread Adjusted SOFR for Cash Products
By Editors | 18/03/2021
Following an RFP process initiated in September, the ARRC has selected Refinitiv to publish spread-adjusted fallback rates for use in cash product contracts.
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