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ESMA Issues Recommendations for More Effective Capital Market

By Mark Johnston | 28/05/2024

ESMA outlines 20 recommendations aimed at strengthening the capital markets within the EU to better serve citizens and businesses.

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CPMI Offers Analysis Of Fast Payment System Integration

By Mark Johnston | 24/05/2024

New report provides an analysis of the benefits and challenges associated with the integration of fast payment systems across borders.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Considers Ways to Enhance Resilience of CP and CD Markets

By Editors | 22/05/2024

CP and CD markets feature limited secondary market activity due to the buy-and-hold nature of these instruments, the FSB says.

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Digitisation of Finance Can Create and Amplify Risks: BCBS

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/05/2024

New BCBS report offers recommendations for banks to consider to mitigate digitalisation-related risks.

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Singapore to Boost Attractiveness of Accountancy Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2024

Accountancy Workforce Review Committee offers recommendations to build a sustainable pipeline of talents in the accountancy sector.

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Report Calls on US Congress to Review DRPK Sanctions

By Editors | 10/05/2024

The report warns that the enhanced partnership between Russia and North Korea could undermine the effectiveness of US policy.

AML / KYC

FIs Exposed to Land Conversion-related Financial Crime Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2024

WWF-UK and Themis have identified vulnerabilities when it comes to handling the proceeds of land conversion-related financial crimes.

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OECD Updates AI Principles to Address Safety Concerns

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2024

The OECD has updated its AI Principles to mitigate risks and prevent bias, discrimination, and misinformation.

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Regulatory Hurdles Limit Adoption of Tokenised Alternative Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2024

Moody’s Investors Service outlines the technical and regulatory hurdles that may limit adoption of tokenised alternative assets.