Editors
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ESG / Sustainability
NGFS Seeks Wider Adoption of Environmental Risk Analysis at FIs
10/09/2020
The NGFS is calling for wider use of ERA in the financial industry, offering case studies to showcase the adoption of ERA tools and methodologies by some FIs.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Starts Issuing Govt Savings Bonds on Blockchain
10/09/2020
The new scripless bond platform enhances investors’ buying experience, improves operational efficiency and reduces overall cost, the BOT said.
AML / KYC
EBA Calls for Harmonised AML/CFT Framework Across EU
10/09/2020
Responding to a European Commission call for advice, the EBA says it recommends the establishment of a single rulebook to harmonise the AML/CFT framework across the EU.
Securities / Derivatives
China NIFC Issues Rules for Anonymous Bond Auctions
10/09/2020
Anonymous bond auctions are typically used to dispose of defaulted bonds at a discount, without the seller having to reveal their identity to the buyer.
ESG / Sustainability
IOSCO to Harmonise Global ESG Disclosure Frameworks – Report
10/09/2020
A new IOSCO taskforce will work to identify commonalities across sustainability disclosure standards from across the world to develop principles-based guidelines.
Securities / Derivatives
BSP to Start Issuing Debt Securities Next Week
10/09/2020
The BSP’s authority to issue its own debt paper was restored through legislation passed last year. The first auction of BSP securities will take place on 18 September.
AML / KYC
FIA Releases Surveillance and Market Abuse Guidelines
09/09/2020
The guidelines cover requirements relating to monitoring, surveillance systems and the filing of suspicious transaction and order reports under the EU’s Market Abuse Regulation.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Formalises Updated Guidance on Treatment of Deferred Loans
09/09/2020
Banks need not treat deferred loans as past due or impaired for capital or reporting purposes until after 31 March. New reporting requirements now apply.
Capital / Liquidity
ISDA Chief Urges Continued Work on Initial Margin Implementation
09/09/2020
Phase 5 implementation will be the most demanding phase yet, and firms will need to be ready well in advance to avoid a last-minute compliance bottleneck.
Fintech / Regtech
Mastercard Launches Virtual Testing Environment for CBDCs
09/09/2020
The platform enables the simulation of issuance, distribution and exchange of CBDCs between banks, financial service providers and consumers.
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