International

    AML / KYC

    From Russia in Haste

    By ESG Investor | 06/04/2022

    The response of corporates and investors to the invasion of Ukraine suggests both need to overhaul their due diligence processes.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Applauds ‘Smooth Transition’ Away from LIBOR

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    The FSB highlights a need to continue building liquidity in RFR-based products, use SOFR across global markets, and plan for the remaining USD LIBOR settings to cease.

    Big Picture

    “Room for Improvement” in Climate Risk Tools – UNEP FI

    By ESG Investor | 03/04/2022

    Greater scope and depth needed to keep pace with demand for more holistic approaches to climate risk management by banks and investors.

    AML / KYC

    The Future of AML Auditing is Increasingly Digital

    By Claus Christensen | 03/04/2022

    A shift to digital-first AML auditing and more open communications will improve efficiency and effectiveness for regulators and regulated entities alike, writes Claus Christensen.

    Big Picture

    BCBS Expresses Concerns About Fourth Party Technology Risks

    By Editors | 01/04/2022

    Banks and supervisors are concerned that a lack of complete supply chain transparency may increase operational risk.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ISDA Publishes New Paper on Digital Regulatory Reporting

    By Editors | 01/04/2022

    DRR will allow for consistent rule interpretation, more streamlined and automated reporting, and fewer data quality issues, ISDA says.

    Big Picture

    FSB Publishes Work Programme for 2022

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    Key focus areas include work to address Covid-19 scarring effects, enhance cross-border payments, and address financial risks from climate change.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS, MAS Launch Prototype Supervisory Analytics Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2022

    Project Ellipse can provide regulators with early warning indicators, analytics and prudential metrics to assist them in risk detection and banking supervision.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ADGM to Launch Regulated Carbon Exchange and Clearinghouse

    By Darien Choong | 31/03/2022

    ADGM will launch a carbon trading exchange and clearinghouse, offering trading in tokenised carbon credits, carbon credit futures and green energy contracts.

    Market Infrastructure

    ISSB Publishes First Sustainability Reporting Standards

    By ESG Investor | 31/03/2022

    The ISSB requests feedback on general and climate-focused disclosure drafts, which will be finalised by end of 2022.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team