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ESG / Sustainability

JPMorgan Sets Out Core Principles for Carbon Markets

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 13/06/2023

JPMorgan has come up with a set of principles to address the current lack of trust in some existing carbon credits.

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ISLA Warns of Basel III Impacts on Securities Finance Market

By Editors | 13/06/2023

ISLA expresses concerns about the potential adverse impact of Basel III on the global securities lending market.

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Critical Sustainability Reporting Gaps Remain for APAC Firms: Study

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/06/2023

A study by PwC Singapore and NUS Business School found that only 51 percent of the top listed companies in 14 APAC markets disclose net-zero targets.

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FMSB Publishes Spotlight Review on “3 Lines” Model

By Editors | 09/06/2023

The FMSB review calls for the 3 Lines Model to be repositioned as a lens for examining risk management frameworks.

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Banks Increasingly Expected to Prevent Misconduct – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2023

New report from Starling says outcomes-based regulation, culture initiatives, data science and technology can help enhance culture and conduct risk management in the banking industry.

Fintech / Regtech

Stanchart, PwC Examine CBDC Opportunities in GBA

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2023

The paper says the GBA is an ideal launch pad for CBDC pilots given its use of three different currencies and monetary authorities.

ESG / Sustainability

WWF-Singapore Assesses ESG Integration Efforts at Private Banks

By Editors | 06/06/2023

The study identified a need private banks to improve risk management and better incorporate ESG risk assessments and scenario analysis in their processes.

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IIF, WTW Explore Metrics for Quantifying Transition Risk

By Mark Johnston | 02/06/2023

The report says emissions-based metrics do not provide a comprehensive indication of a company’s overall exposure to transition risk.

Capital / Liquidity

CCP Margin Models Lack Transparency, Predictability – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2023

New BCBS-CPMI-IOSCO report examines the impact of CCP margin models on market participants in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year.