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IETA Shines Light on Carbon Market Evolution

By Editors | 28/12/2022

The 2022 GHG Market Report features carbon market reforms underway in the EU, Korea, Japan and China, among other markets.

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BIS Stresses Importance of Information Governance in Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 28/12/2022

BIS paper says enhancing information governance in sustainable finance can reduce risks to financial stability and the long-term robustness of the green transition.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank of Canada Papers Shine Spotlight on Stablecoins

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/12/2022

The first paper calls for effective regulation to gain payments-related benefits. The second highlights concentration risks applicable to stablecoins and their holders.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Papers Explore DeFi Benefits, Risks, and Systemic ‘Fragility’

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2022

Regulators should address DeFi risks with globally consistent regulatory frameworks. Collateral liquidations in DeFi lead to lasting price impacts.

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HKIMR Report Explores Challenges of Climate Risk Measurement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2022

The report introduces a data management framework and a model risk management framework to help FIs manage climate-related data and model risks.

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Systemic Risk Scores in Global Insurance Sector Are Rising: IAIS

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2022

Higher systemic risk scores are driven by increased exposures to illiquid and difficult-to-value assets, OTC derivatives, repo transactions and other factors.

Capital / Liquidity

Global Banking System More Resilient After Basel Reforms: BCBS

By Editors | 15/12/2022

Banks that were more heavily affected by the Basel III reforms saw a greater reduction in their cost of capital, the BCBS said.

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Following Yonder Star: Predicting the Path of the Basel Accord

By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 14/12/2022

As the Christmas period approaches, Regulation Asia contributor Jamie Lloyd Evans offers a light-hearted prediction on the future of the Basel Accord.

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Geopolitical Risk Cited as Top Risk to Financial Industry: DTCC

By Editors | 08/12/2022

The top three threats in DTCC’s latest Systemic Risk Barometer survey were geopolitical risks & trade tensions, inflation, and cyber risk.