Market Infrastructure

    Market Infrastructure

    ISDA Launches Microsite to Facilitate Understanding of IBOR Fallbacks

    By Editors | 22/07/2021

    The microsite provides information about adoption rates for the ISDA 2020 IBOR Fallbacks Protocol and graphs comparing LIBOR and fallback rates.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IIF Publishes Guidance for Scenario-based Climate Risk Measurement

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

    The IIF has developed a set of reference approaches to be used by supervisors and banks as blueprints when designing their SCRM approaches.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI, IOSCO Identify Shortcomings in FMI Business Continuity Plans

    By Editors | 22/07/2021

    Some FMIs do not fully meet expectations with respect to recovery from operational incidents, such as natural disasters or IT systems outage.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Reviewing Carbon Price Trajectory, says MAS Chief

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/07/2021

    The government is reviewing its targets for the price of carbon to ensure it helps Singapore meet its climate commitments.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Issues Draft Guideline for Banks on Climate Risk Management

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2021

    The guideline includes expectations on governance, strategy, risk management and disclosure. The HKMA plans to allow a 12-month period for implementation.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Issues Consultation on Financial Accountability Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/07/2021

    The FAR will not impose civil penalty liability on accountable persons, a shift from the government’s position in a January 2020 consultation.

    AML / KYC

    US Government Warns Of Rising Business Risk in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 18/07/2021

    A business advisory from four US government agencies says US firms should be aware of the risks they face if they continue operating in Hong Kong.

    Market Infrastructure

    CFTC Set to Formally Adopt of ‘SOFR First’ Initiative

    By Editors | 18/07/2021

    SOFR First has four phases, starting with the adoption of SOFR instead of LIBOR as the default rate for USD linear swaps from 26 July 2021.

    Capital / Liquidity

    WWF Calls for Supervisory Action to Address Biodiversity Loss

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2021

    Capital requirements should be enhanced when institutions are exposed to sectors detrimental to the environment, says a new WWF report.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Commences Trading on Newly Launched Carbon Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2021

    Trading commenced on the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange on Friday, covering emissions from over 2000 power companies.

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