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Fintech / Regtech
UK Regulators Launch Discussion Paper on AI Regulation
By Editors | 12/10/2022
The paper considers how current legal and regulatory requirements and guidance apply to the use of AI in UK financial services, and the gaps that may need to be addressed.
AML / KYC
Basel AML Index: Progress in AML/CFT Remains “Paralysed”
By Editors | 05/10/2022
New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan and Singapore received the best ML/TF risk scores among APAC jurisdictions in the latest Basel AML Index.
Capital / Liquidity
Capital Rules Can Cushion Banks’ Fossil Fuel Exposure: Report
By ESG Investor | 04/10/2022
Prudential regulators should increase the risk weighting applied to major banks’ fossil fuel assets, Finance Watch says in a new report.
AML / KYC
The Sentry Calls for Action to Stop Kleptocracy Enablers
By Editors | 04/10/2022
New report offers recommendations to target bankers, lawyers, and accountants who provide advice and support to violent kleptocracies and corrupt networks.
Big Picture
BIS Paper Offers Options for Regulating Big Tech
By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2022
One option is to group financial activities into a dedicated subgroup under an FHC structure. A second is to create a new regulatory category for big tech financial groups.
ESG / Sustainability
FMSB Publishes Spotlight Review on Voluntary Carbon Markets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/10/2022
The spotlight review details the key challenges of VCMs and offers recommendations to help in their transition into a mature asset class.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IMF Calls for Global Coordination on Stablecoin Regulation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2022
In markets where risks are growing quickly, authorities should take immediate action, including by introducing targeted measures to “slow down stablecoin adoption”.
ESG / Sustainability
Fitch Flags Growing Pains for Sustainability-linked Bonds
By ESG Investor | 01/10/2022
Remedies needed to address misaligned incentives and lack of comparability in booming market, says ratings agency.
Capital / Liquidity
Standard Setters Publish Review of Global Margining Practices
By Editors | 30/09/2022
Market volatility and model reactions to volatility were responsible for the majority of the peak increase in IM requirements in March and April 2020.
Fintech / Regtech
ADB Paper Offers Guidance on Building Regtech, Suptech Ecosystems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2022
Central to success is a high level of commitment to a “digital first” strategy, both from the regulatory community and the wider industry.
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