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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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