International

Big Picture

WEF Paper Proposes Four Actions to Enhance Cross-Border Payments

By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2023

The paper says improving regulatory interoperability can improve the efficiency, security and inclusiveness of cross-border payments, benefiting businesses and individuals.

US, China Launch Economic and Financial Working Groups

By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2023

The working groups will address some contentious issues, as well as areas of potential cooperation, such as climate change, global health, and financial stability.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Recommendations Set the Stage for Nature-Related Reporting

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/09/2023

Kennedys Legal Solutions’ Robson Lee stresses the need for clear action plans aligned with TNFD recommendations in an interview with Regulation Asia.

Enforcement

US Court Jails Wildlife Trafficker for Rhino Horn Smuggling

By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2023

A Malaysian citizen who conspired to smuggle rhino horns worth USD 2.1 million has been jailed in the US.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Says More Central Banks Will Join mBridge Platform

By Editors | 23/09/2023

HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said an MVP will soon be launched to pave the way for the “gradual commercialisation of mBridge”.

ESG / Sustainability

CDP, NZDPU Collaborate to Improve Access to Climate Data

By ESG Investor | 21/09/2023

The NZDPU proof of concept, supported by CDP, will provide an initial set of companies’ Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and reduction targets.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Proposes Toolbox of Financial Resources and Tools for CCP Resolution

By Editors | 21/09/2023

New consultation report proposes a “toolbox approach” as a global standard for CCP financial resources and tools for resolution.

AML / KYC

FATF, INTERPOL Host Second Ever Joint Engagement on Asset Recovery

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2023

FATF president T Raja Kumar said there needs to be a major mindset and culture shift to focus on asset recovery as a national law enforcement priority.

ESG / Sustainability

Exploring Sustainable Finance Dynamics Across APAC and Beyond

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/09/2023

Regulation Asia spoke to sustainability experts to uncover crucial global insights about the ESG reporting and sustainable finance landscape.