International

Fintech / Regtech

Why Banks Should Leverage ISO 20022 as an Innovation Accelerator

By Pete McCormick | 26/07/2023

Pete McCormick discusses the challenges banks face in adopting ISO 20022, as well as the benefits of doing so, using a strategic approach.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Announces Formal Endorsement of ISSB Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2023

IOSCO is now calling on regulators around the world to consider adopting the ISSB standards in their local jurisdictions.

Capital / Liquidity

Ukraine Government Nationalises Russian-owned Sense Bank

By Editors | 25/07/2023

A bill was signed into law in June that allows Ukraine’s government to nationalise banks owned by sanctioned Russian actors

Big Picture

BIS Paper Proposes Solutions To Ease Cross-Border Payment Hurdles

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/07/2023

New working paper suggests setting up a global clearinghouse or digital money marketplace could boost cross-border payments.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Publishes Comparative Analysis of IFRS S2 and TCFD

By Editors | 25/07/2023

The comparative analysis highlights that the requirements outlined in IFRS S2 are consistent with the TCFD recommendations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Couple Responsible for 2016 Bitfinex Hack Reach Plea Deal

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2023

The 119,754 bitcoin stolen was worth $71mn at the time of the hack. When the couple was arrested in Feb 2022, it was worth over $4.5mn.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Russian President Signs CBDC Bill Into Law

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2023

The central bank will begin piloting a digital ruble in August, with 13 banks and about 30 enterprises from 11 cities participating.

AML / KYC

Worldcoin Crypto Project Officially Launches

By Editors | 24/07/2023

The project uses a small device called an “orb” to scan people’s eyeballs in order to generate a unique digital identity.

Market Infrastructure

Banks Targeted by Open-Source Software Supply Chain Attacks

By Editors | 24/07/2023

Checkmarx detected the first known open-source supply chain attacks targeting the banking sector.