International

ESG / Sustainability

International Bodies Publish New Guidance on Blue-Themed Bonds

By Editors | 07/09/2023

The guidance provides market participants with clear criteria, practices, and examples for “blue bond” lending and issuances.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Warns of Financial Stability Risks from ‘Hidden’ NBFI Leverage

By Editors | 07/09/2023

The FSB has identified pockets of high leverage in the NBFI sector and outlines policy implications to address these vulnerabilities.

ESG / Sustainability

CDP Calls for G20 Mandatory Nature Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 06/09/2023

Setting targets without mandatory disclosure path “counterproductive” and risks greenwashing, non-profit warns.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Cross-Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

The two exchanges will explore cross-listings of companies as well as ETFs, and also collaborate in areas such as fintech and ESG.

Crypto / Digital Assets

WFE Publishes Research on Exchange Engagement with Crypto Market

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

WFE survey found that almost half of the respondent exchanges already offer some crypto-related product or service in response to mostly retail demand.

Fintech / Regtech

Trade Bodies Call on Industries to Adopt eBL Declaration

By Editors | 06/09/2023

The declaration signals a commitment to collaborate on digitalisation and adopt eBLs, which will enable faster transactions, cost savings, and lowered fraud risks.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Warns of ‘Further Shocks’ in G20 Progress Update

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

The update also discusses the FSB’s work to address NBFI risks, implement its recommendations on crypto regulations, and respond to climate-related risks.

ESG / Sustainability

European and Japanese Banks Leading on Climate – TPI

By ESG Investor | 05/09/2023

ING scored above average for eight out of the ten areas of the TPI’s assessment framework. JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley scored above average on two areas.

ESG / Sustainability

PRI Spies Three Steps to Better Climate Data

By ESG Investor | 05/09/2023

Report calls for better levels of corporate disclosure through regulatory mandate, improved coverage and quality of data products, and greater data comparability.