Market Infrastructure

Common protocols and standards are needed to improve the use of DLT in post-trade processes and avoid market fragmentation.

ESMA has found that green funds are less exposed to systemic network risks, while brown funds are more exposed to transition shocks.

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.

ECB survey respondents cited privacy as the top priority feature for a potential digital euro, followed by security and usability across the euro area.

The advisory provides sample language to facilitate the use of credit sensitive rates in hardwired fallback language in new and amended loan documentation.

Two new reports from the BCBS outline banking system exposure to climate-related risks and recommend methodologies be adapted accordingly.

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.

The FSB has published FAQs to help national authorities implement the SFT Data Standards to facilitate global collection and aggregation of SFT data.

Ant Group will have to accept greater regulatory supervision, improve its corporate governance, and separate some of its businesses.

Chief executive Hiromi Yamaji says the TSE will urge companies to step up efforts on ESG issues based on their market classification.