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AML / KYC

Crypto Industry Needs ‘Unified Approach’ to Travel Rule Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2023

A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.

ESG / Sustainability

Asian Asset Managers Lag Europe on ESG, says WWF-Singapore

By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2023

Only 38 percent of Asian asset managers reporting on responsible investing actions, compared with 100 percent of European asset managers.

Big Picture

ISLA Details Benefits of Tokenisation in Securities Financing Market

By Editors | 21/04/2023

The paper discusses how tokenisation of assets can open up multiple opportunities for the securities financing industry.

Sanctions

Lack of Vessel Ownership Data an Indicator of High Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2023

69.2% of vessels with unknown beneficial owners have engaged in risky or sanction-violating behaviour, report finds.

Big Picture

APAC Firms Lag on Integrating Critical ESG Measures

By ESG Investor | 20/04/2023

Only 29% of companies include ESG-related goals and KPIs for their C-suite, despite 58% of companies stating that ESG is critical to their long-term success.

Big Picture

BIS Paper Calls for Fiscal Reforms to Support Financial Stability

By Mark Johnston | 18/04/2023

A new BIS paper proposes policy measures to tackle the risks that arise from the link between fiscal policy and financial stability.

Big Picture

AFME, FESE Call for Action on EU Consolidated Tape

By Editors | 17/04/2023

Ahead of EU trilogues on the MiFIR Review, AFME is highlighting the important role of systematic internalisers and FESE is calling for a PFOF ban.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Regulation is an Opportunity for Industry: Ding Chen, Bullish

By Editors | 13/04/2023

Ding Chen at digital asset exchange Bullish says increasing regulation presents an opportunity for crypto firms to gain a competitive advantage.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Blockchain Can Revolutionise Energy Sector – WEF Report

By Editors | 13/04/2023

The report offers guidance on conducting impact assessments of blockchain projects that encompasses environmental, social and economic impacts.