International

Reporting & Disclosures

IAASB Consults on Sustainability Assurance Standard

By ESG Investor | 04/08/2023

IAASB Chair Tom Seidenstein said external and independent assurance is needed to increase trust in corporate sustainability reporting.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Paper Draws Lessons from HKMA Approach to NBFI Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2023

The HKMA framework highlights how multiple data sources can be used to extract valuable information and signals for timely NBFI monitoring.

Market Data & Technology

CUSIP-Based Entity Identifier Launched for Syndicated Loan Market

By Editors | 03/08/2023

The new 10-character CEI code will enable transparency and system interoperability across the syndicated corporate loan asset class, globally.

Nature & Biodiversity

How will Asia be Impacted by the EU Deforestation Regulation?

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

Asia’s rapidly eroding forests are in the limelight following the EU Deforestation Regulation passed in April 2023. How will the regulation affect Asia?

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB-aligned European Sustainability Reporting Standards Introduced

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2023

The standards ensure strong compatibility between EU and global standards and avoid unnecessary duplicate reporting by companies.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Report Addresses Challenges of Deploying Unallocated TLAC

By Editors | 01/08/2023

The report offers an analysis of the potential challenges associated with deploying uTLAC during periods of market-wide stress.

Payments & Settlements

New UK Law Promotes Blockchain to Digitise Trade Documents

By Editors | 31/07/2023

The New Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 will seek to digitise trade documents, promising cost reduction and increased efficiency in international trade.

Structural Regulation

DTCC Exits Global Markets Entity Identifier Business

By Editors | 31/07/2023

DTCC to exit Global Markets Entity Identifier operations by 22 August, partnering with GLEIF for a seamless transition.

Structural Regulation

IASB Wraps Up Technical Work on Two New Accounting Standards

By Editors | 31/07/2023

The IASB advances financial reporting transparency with the finalisation of two new IFRS Accounting Standards, poised for a 2024 debut.