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ECB Concerned with Russia Exposures, Bad Debt Risks
By Editors | 14/02/2023
The ECB says it would welcome more exits from Russia by eurozone banks, and that higher borrowing costs could lead to a build-up of bad loans.
Big Picture
BIS Chief Calls for Regulatory Framework for Big Techs in Finance
By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2023
Agustín Carstens says big techs involved in financial services are gaining systemic importance and may quickly become “too big to fail”.
ESG / Sustainability
ISDA Analyses Regulatory Treatment of SLDs in Singapore
By Editors | 09/02/2023
The paper considers how sustainability-linked derivatives would be classified and regulated in Singapore.
AML / KYC
FATF Publishes Annual Report for 2021-2022
By Editors | 07/02/2023
The report sets out the achievements of the FATF under the second year of Marcus Pleyer’s Presidency.
Big Picture
FSDC Paper Sets Out Key Factors to Facilitate VCM Growth
By Editors | 07/02/2023
FSDC paper discusses key considerations that would be conducive to the development of Hong Kong’s VCM ecosystem.
AML / KYC
New Report Calls for Global Action to Address TBML
By Editors | 06/02/2023
Recommendations include the use of education campaigns, inter-agency task forces, beneficial ownership registries, and new technologies to assess trade pricing.
AML / KYC
Transparency International Releases 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index
By Editors | 03/02/2023
Asia Pacific scored above the global average. New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan ranked in the top twenty.
Market Infrastructure
Existing FMI Rules Are Sufficient to Address Climate-related Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2023
DTCC says the regulatory frameworks and standards contained within the PFMI are sufficient to address climate-related financial risks faced by FMIs.
Big Picture
Responsible Innovation in Financial Markets: Observations from the Trenches
By Manoj Ramia | 01/02/2023
Digital Asset’s Manoj Ramia says responsible financial innovation should be informed by reality, focus on solving real problems and stay within regulatory guardrails.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Allowing Self-Custody Should be Considered in CBDC Design
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2023
World Economic Forum article suggests CBDC designers should consider allowing self-custody as an option to increase overall user dignity and welfare.
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