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Big Picture
Old Misconduct Patterns Are Repeating in New Settings: FMSB
By Editors | 08/06/2022
Forms of misconduct which have been present for hundreds of years are playing out in new digital asset classes, including crypto assets and NFTs.
AML / KYC
DOJ Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Crypto Crime
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The paper says the US should help foreign nations develop the tools, technical expertise, and infrastructure necessary to conduct complex crypto-related investigations.
ESG / Sustainability
Squelching Dissent Could Harm Credibility of ESG Policy
By Peter Guy | 08/06/2022
The climate action message has become strident, repetitious, and mired in intolerance, putting at risk the still-fragile credibility the movement has built thus far.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Paper Explains Why Crypto Cannot Function as Money
By Editors | 08/06/2022
Fragmentation without interoperability implies that cryptocurrencies cannot fulfil the role of money as a coordination device, the paper says.
AML / KYC
GCFFC Forms New Technology Experts Working Group
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The working group will identify areas of the fighting financial crime ecosystem that would benefit most from available technology upgrades.
ESG / Sustainability
Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative
By Editors | 08/06/2022
BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.
Big Picture
Regulation the ‘Clinching Factor’ in Driving Sell-side Transformation
By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2022
New research from the ValueExchange sheds light on the role legacy technology plays in the future growth of sell-side firms.
Big Picture
ESG Ratings Diverge Substantially, with Real-Economy Impact
By ESG Investor | 04/06/2022
Analysis across KLD, Sustainalytics, Moody’s ESG, S&P Global, Refinitiv and MSCI finds significant differences in how indicators are measured.
AML / KYC
US Issues New Russia Sanctions, EU Approves 6th Package
By Editors | 02/06/2022
The US is targeting more Russian government and business officials and technology. The EU approved an embargo on seaborne oil imports.
ESG / Sustainability
NGFS Work Programme Moves from ‘Awareness to Action’
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2022
Chair Ravi Menon described the next phase of the NGFS’ work as a “move from awareness to action”.
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