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IMF Offers Guidance to Central Banks on Fintech, Cybersecurity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/05/2021

The surge of technological innovation and related cybersecurity issues strengthen the need for enhanced risk management at central banks, the IMF says.

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ICMA Explores Role of Repo Market in Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 25/04/2021

A new ICMA paper looks at the intersections between the repo and collateral market and sustainable finance.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulatory Future Proofing with In-Memory Computing

By Editors | 24/04/2021

In-memory analytics tools allow even the most complex of regulatory calculations to be performed in minutes or seconds rather than hours.

Market Infrastructure

DTCC Study Highlights Need to Enhance Post-trade Processes

By Editors | 22/04/2021

The sell-side is seeking enhancements to reconciliations and confirmations capabilities. The buy-side is focusing on fails and collateral management.

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BOJ Warns of Post Covid Risks to Financial Stability

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021

Even after the pandemic subsides, low interest rates will continue to exert downward pressure on FIs’ profits, the BOJ says.

Securities / Derivatives

IIF Calls for Stricter Disclosure, Accounting Rules in A-Share Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021

Despite the attractiveness of Chinese equities, foreign ownership remains lower than in other major markets at 4.3 percent.

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ECB Calls for Common Standards for DLT Use in Post-Trade

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021

Common protocols and standards are needed to improve the use of DLT in post-trade processes and avoid market fragmentation.

AML / KYC

Philippine Banks May Face ‘Systemic Solvency Distress’: IMF

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/04/2021

Bank capital adequacy could fall to 11.7% by 2022 in a baseline scenario, 9.3% in an adverse scenario, and 4.9% in a severe adverse scenario.

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The ESG Interview: Making Climate Data Comparable

By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021

IOSCO Chair Ashley Alder believes we’re in sight of “a real step change” in sustainability reporting, writes Chris Hall at ESG Investor.