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GFMA, BCG Call for Rapid Scaling of Carbon Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2021

Rapid scaling and better coordination of carbon markets are necessary to accelerate global decarbonisation and meet the Paris Agreement goals.

AML / KYC

FATF Issues New Report on Digitalisation of FIUs

By Editors | 28/10/2021

The report outlines how FIUs can benefit from the adoption of digital tools, including through improved data utility, analytical capacities, and STR management.

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Breakthrough Decarbonisation Tech Urgently Needs Financing – WEF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2021

The mobilisation of finance to breakthrough technologies represents the “only viable path forward” to avoid irreversible damage to the planet, the WEF says.

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US, EU Policy Normalisation Presents Risks for Asia: BIS

By Editors | 25/10/2021

While Asian emerging markets are better placed to withstand tightening global financial conditions, there are lingering causes for concern, says Agustín Carstens.

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Asian Asset Owners to Accelerate ESG Ambitions

By ESG Investor | 24/10/2021

ESG investing is still nascent, but asset owners are expecting greater pressure to disclose and improve ESG practices.

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Crypto Asset Regulation “A Matter Of Urgency”, says BOE

By Mark Johnston | 18/10/2021

Deputy governor Jon Cunliffe says a “plausible scenario” involving a collapse in crypto-asset prices would have financial stability implications.

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Whole Financial System Needs to Work Against Biodiversity Risk

By ESG Investor | 11/10/2021

NGFS-INSPIRE Study Group outlines data, analytics challenges for central banks and financial supervisors.

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Data Gaps Initiative to Extend Past 2021: FSB, IMF

By Editors | 08/10/2021

A new international cooperation initiative on data gaps will be needed after the DGI concludes. Some phase 2 recommendations may not yet be complete by year-end.

Capital / Liquidity

Derivatives Are “Essential” to Carbon Markets: ISDA

By Editors | 06/10/2021

Regulatory action is needed to address disproportionately high capital requirements that would be imposed on carbon certificates by FRTB.