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    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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