International

Crypto / Digital Assets

BISIH to Tackle Key CBDC Challenges with Project Tourbillon

By Editors | 14/11/2022

Project Tourbillon aims to reconcile trade-offs between cyber resiliency, scalability, and privacy through experimentation with a prototype CBDC.

ESG / Sustainability

NZAM Net Zero Targets Now Cover US$21.8 Trillion

By ESG Investor | 14/11/2022

Leaders and laggards emerge as new wave of decarbonisation targets are announced by asset manager group.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FTX Bankruptcy, Secret Transfers, and Regulatory Probes

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022

FTX files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware as regulators in multiple jurisdictions investigate allegations of illegal activity.

Big Picture

FSB Letter to G20 Highlights Risks from Debt, Crypto, Climate

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2022

The FSB is concerned with record-high debt levels, structural vulnerabilities in crypto, and climate-related financial risks.

AML / KYC

US Officials Asks Banks Maintain Services for Some Russian Firms

By Editors | 12/11/2022

The effort is said to be aimed at reducing the negative effects of Russia-targeting sanctions on the global economy.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Sets Out Policy Proposals to Address Systemic Risk in NBFI

By Editors | 11/11/2022

The report offers policy proposals to address systemic risk in NBFI, highlighting recent strains in commodities and bond markets.

ESG / Sustainability

Net-Zero Data Public Utility to Launch as Beta in H2 2023

By Editors | 11/11/2022

The Climate Data Steering Committee has set out the necessary foundational data that will be included in the initial phase of the NZDPU.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Launches New Blended Finance Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2022

The initiative, co-led by MAS and DNB, will result in a “Blended Finance Handbook” and “demonstrative projects”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Binance Backs Out of FTX Deal, Citing Regulatory Probes

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2022

The US DOJ, SEC and CFTC are investigating FTX over its crypto lending products, handling of customer funds, and relationship with its US entity.