International

Anti-Money Laundering

Crypto Industry Needs ‘Unified Approach’ to Travel Rule Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2023

A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.

Custody & Infrastructure

FIX Protocol Adopts Digital Token Identifier ISO Standard

By Editors | 24/04/2023

Adding the DTI to FIX will allow the industry to incorporate the trading and settlement of digital assets into their current trading and settlement operations.

Cryptocurrency

VC Firm Tribe Capital Eyes $250m Fund Raise to Restart FTX

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2023

FTX’s creditors are in talks with Tribe Capital, a venture capital firm that is interested in leading a $250mn fund raise to restart the exchange.

Trading & Investment

China to Open More Derivatives to QFIs in Q3: Sources

By Editors | 24/04/2023

Chinese regulators are said to also be considering a proposal to link a CME Group derivatives product with its China-listed counterpart.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong the Top Market for ESG Investment Training

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2023

Paul Moody explains why CFA Institute has seen more growth around its ESG certificate in Hong Kong than in any other market globally.

Climate Risk

FSB Identifies Growing Use of Climate Metrics in Compensation

By Editors | 24/04/2023

The inclusion of climate-related metrics in compensation frameworks is at an “early, evolutionary stage” and is focused on executive and senior management.

Cryptocurrency

Russia Plans to Allow Crypto in Cross-border Trade Deals

By Editors | 21/04/2023

Special organisations will be created to mine crypto and process payments for cross-border export and import deals.

Tokenisation

ISLA Details Benefits of Tokenisation in Securities Financing Market

By Editors | 21/04/2023

The paper discusses how tokenisation of assets can open up multiple opportunities for the securities financing industry.

Cryptocurrency

European Parliament Gives Final Approval on MiCA Law

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2023

MiCA is expected to come into force around July; provisions relating to stablecoins from July 2024; and provisions relating to CASPs and the travel rule from January 2025.