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Market Infrastructure
Industry Bodies Urge EU, UK to Link Emissions Trading Systems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021
Linking the systems ahead of COP 26 would reaffirm the UK and EU as climate leaders and demonstrate strong advocacy for international carbon markets.
Big Picture
ECB Calls for Common Standards for DLT Use in Post-Trade
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021
Common protocols and standards are needed to improve the use of DLT in post-trade processes and avoid market fragmentation.
ESG / Sustainability
‘Brown’ Investments Risk Larger Losses from Transition Shocks
By ESG Investor | 16/04/2021
ESMA has found that green funds are less exposed to systemic network risks, while brown funds are more exposed to transition shocks.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA, SFC Consult on Annual Update to FSP List
By Editors | 15/04/2021
A unit of Toronto-Dominion Bank is proposed to be included on the FSP list. An entity that has merged with Deutsche Bank will be removed.
Fintech / Regtech
Privacy Cited as Top Concern for a European CBDC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2021
ECB survey respondents cited privacy as the top priority feature for a potential digital euro, followed by security and usability across the euro area.
Market Infrastructure
LSTA Offers Guidance on Credit Sensitive Rates to Replace LIBOR
By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2021
The advisory provides sample language to facilitate the use of credit sensitive rates in hardwired fallback language in new and amended loan documentation.
ESG / Sustainability
Basel Committee Calls for Adaption to Climate Risks
By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021
Two new reports from the BCBS outline banking system exposure to climate-related risks and recommend methodologies be adapted accordingly.
ESG / Sustainability
New Zealand Introduces Law on Mandatory Climate Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2021
Once the bill is passed, disclosures will be required for financial years commencing in 2022, meaning the first disclosures for around 200 organisations will be made in 2023.
Securities / Derivatives
FSB Issues Guidance on Implementing SFT Data Standards
By Editors | 13/04/2021
The FSB has published FAQs to help national authorities implement the SFT Data Standards to facilitate global collection and aggregation of SFT data.
Enforcement
Regulators Order Ant Group to Establish Financial Holding Company
By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2021
Ant Group will have to accept greater regulatory supervision, improve its corporate governance, and separate some of its businesses.
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