International

PEPs & Sanctions

Japan to Ban Russian Diamonds in Latest Round of Sanctions

By Editors | 18/12/2023

Japan imposes new round of asset freeze and trade restrictions against Russia, including ban on importing non-industrial diamonds.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Accounting for Goodwill

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/12/2023

The seven recommendations aim to improve the reliability, faithful representation and transparency of goodwill disclosed in financial statements.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

IOSCO Calls for Stronger Response to Online Threats to Retail Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023

Collaboration is needed between regulators, law enforcement, and stakeholders in the broader online ecosystem like search engine operators and social media platforms.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Inaugurates New Iran Sanctions Regime with Joint UK-US Action

By Editors | 16/12/2023

US and UK governments announce joint sanctions against eight individuals as UK’s new Iran sanctions regulations come into force.

ESG Data

ICMA Introduces Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/12/2023

Aligned with IOSCO recommendations, the code seeks to improve transparency and trust in sustainable finance by promoting consistent global standards.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former Bank of China Branch Head Jailed for Life for Embezzlement

By Editors | 15/12/2023

Xu Guojun and accomplices embezzled and misappropriated over $323mn in China’s banking sector’s biggest-ever corruption case.

Resolution & Recovery

Design of Deposit Insurance Systems to Undergo Review

By Editors | 15/12/2023

The 2023 banking turmoil highlighted issues requiring further analysis to inform a review of IADI’s Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Proposes Targeted Amendments to Cryptoasset Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2023

The BCBS proposes to update the requirements relating to banks’ exposures to stablecoins, and other technical amendments.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Proposes Good Practices for Handling Market Outages

By Editors | 14/12/2023

IOSCO’s new consultation report identifies five good practices for trading venues to consider for improving market-wide resilience during an outage.