Market Infrastructure

    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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