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Market Infrastructure
NGFS Forms New Task Force to Address Nature-related Risks
By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2022
The extent and severity of the physical and transition risks linked to biodiversity loss will be more difficult for the financial industry to assess than for climate change.
Market Infrastructure
BNM Launches Shariah-compliant Benchmark Rate, MYOR-i
By Editors | 28/03/2022
The establishment of MYOR-i as the Islamic benchmark rate will be a catalyst in driving Islamic financial product innovation, BNM says.
Fintech / Regtech
IOSCO Forms New Task Force Targeting DeFi Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2022
The task force, chaired by MAS assistant managing director Tuang Lee Lim, will help coordinate policy action to address the risks in DeFi.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSB Calls for Academic Papers Covering Crypto, DeFi Risks
By Editors | 24/03/2022
The FSB is inviting authours to submit papers analysing the structures and evolving linkages between crypto-asset markets for an upcoming plenary session.
ESG / Sustainability
IFRS Foundation, GRI to Align Sustainability Reporting Work
By Editors | 24/03/2022
The ISSB under the IFRS Foundation will publish proposed Climate and General Sustainability-related Disclosure requirements next week.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, Central Banks Complete Development of Multi-CBDC Prototypes
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2022
The initial phase of Project Dunbar has proved that the concept of multi-CBDCs is technically viable, says a new project report.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Approves First Two Financial Holding Company Licences
By Darien Choong | 22/03/2022
China CITIC Limited and Beijing Financial Holdings Group have been granted China’s first licences to establish financial holding companies.
ESG / Sustainability
US SEC Proposes to Phase In Mandatory Climate Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2022
The SEC proposes that the first climate-related disclosures would be made by larger companies in 2024, for the fiscal year 2023.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS, CDP Partner to Enhance Access to Quality ESG Data
By Editors | 20/03/2022
MAS and CDP will collaborate to explore the exchange of information between CDP’s disclosure system and MAS’ Project Greenprint.
Market Infrastructure
European Commission Proposes Enhancements to CSDR
By Editors | 19/03/2022
The proposal seeks to provide more proportionate and effective rules for CSDs, while also facilitating their ability to offer cross-border services.
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