International

AML / KYC

Crypto Industry Needs ‘Unified Approach’ to Travel Rule Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2023

A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FIX Protocol Adopts Digital Token Identifier ISO Standard

By Editors | 24/04/2023

Adding the DTI to FIX will allow the industry to incorporate the trading and settlement of digital assets into their current trading and settlement operations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

VC Firm Tribe Capital Eyes $250m Fund Raise to Restart FTX

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2023

FTX’s creditors are in talks with Tribe Capital, a venture capital firm that is interested in leading a $250mn fund raise to restart the exchange.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong the Top Market for ESG Investment Training

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2023

Paul Moody explains why CFA Institute has seen more growth around its ESG certificate in Hong Kong than in any other market globally.

ESG / Sustainability

FSB Identifies Growing Use of Climate Metrics in Compensation

By Editors | 24/04/2023

The inclusion of climate-related metrics in compensation frameworks is at an “early, evolutionary stage” and is focused on executive and senior management.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Russia Plans to Allow Crypto in Cross-border Trade Deals

By Editors | 21/04/2023

Special organisations will be created to mine crypto and process payments for cross-border export and import deals.

Big Picture

ISLA Details Benefits of Tokenisation in Securities Financing Market

By Editors | 21/04/2023

The paper discusses how tokenisation of assets can open up multiple opportunities for the securities financing industry.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB to Assess Priorities, Applicability of SASB Standards

By ESG Investor | 20/04/2023

Four potential projects have been identified – biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services; human capital; human rights; and integration in reporting.

Sanctions

Lack of Vessel Ownership Data an Indicator of High Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2023

69.2% of vessels with unknown beneficial owners have engaged in risky or sanction-violating behaviour, report finds.