International

AML / KYC

26 Countries Commit to Transparent Beneficial Ownership

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2023

The US-led initiative commits participating countries to implementing the FATF’s revised Recommendation 24 to combat corruption.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Looks to Balance Comparability and Flexibility

By ESG Investor | 28/03/2023

V.04 of the nature risks and disclosure framework takes a streamlined approach to metrics through introduction of leading indicators.

ESG / Sustainability

Assurance Standards for Sustainability Reporting On Their Way

By Editors | 28/03/2023

IOSCO calls on issuers, assurance providers and other stakeholders to engage in the development of assurance and ethics standards for sustainability reporting.

Market Infrastructure

Get Ready for Final LIBOR Switch, says ISDA Chief

By Editors | 28/03/2023

The final switch to ARRs for the remaining USD LIBOR-linked contracts will entail “an extra level of complexity”, says Scott O’Malia.

Big Picture

PRI: Policymakers Must “Establish Coherence” on Investor Stewardship

By ESG Investor | 28/03/2023

The investor network has issued recommendations for policymakers to create an “enabling environment” for stewardship activity.

Sanctions

OFAC Adds More Belarus Officials to Sanctions List

By Editors | 27/03/2023

The sanctions target Alexander Lukashenko’s presidential aircraft, two major automotive manufacturers, and election officials.

Sanctions

New US Sanctions Target Myanmar Jet Fuel Supplies

By Editors | 27/03/2023

OFAC published an alert explaining the sanctions risks associated with providing jet fuel to Myanmar’s military regime.

Fintech / Regtech

SWIFT Pilots Blockchain Solution to Tackle Corporate Actions Frictions

By Editors | 27/03/2023

The solution demonstrated the potential to reduce manual effort and errors in corporate action processing and deliver operational efficiencies.

ESG / Sustainability

WFE Publishes Framework for Designating Equities as Green

By Editors | 23/03/2023

WFE members created a global framework for defining green equities, which will enable sustainability-focused investors to make more informed decisions.