International

    Capital Adequacy

    Global Banking System More Resilient After Basel Reforms: BCBS

    By Editors | 15/12/2022

    Banks that were more heavily affected by the Basel III reforms saw a greater reduction in their cost of capital, the BCBS said.

    Structural Regulation

    GLEIF Confirms Utility of Embedding LEI in eSeals

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    In a PoC, GLEIF demonstrated that embedding LEIs in eSeals allowed Japanese and European entities to transact digitally with greater trust.

    Sustainable Finance

    HSBC to Stop Financing Oil and Gas Fields

    By ESG Investor | 14/12/2022

    HSBC has updated its oil and gas policy, which includes a commitment to no longer finance new oil and gas fields.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    FTX Founder Arrested, Charged by SEC, SDNY, CFTC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2022

    US authorities have charged Sam Bankman-Fried for defrauding customers, investors, lenders, and campaign finance violations.

    Sustainable Finance

    ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Voluntary Carbon Markets

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    The new documentation will bring greater legal certainty and consistency to trading in verified carbon credits, ISDA says.

    Capital Adequacy

    Following Yonder Star: Predicting the Path of the Basel Accord

    By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 14/12/2022

    As the Christmas period approaches, Regulation Asia contributor Jamie Lloyd Evans offers a light-hearted prediction on the future of the Basel Accord.

    Cryptocurrency

    EU Commission Proposes New Tax Transparency Rules for Crypto

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    New requirements to report crypto-asset, e-money and digital currency transactions are expected to enter into force on 1 January 2026.

    Market Abuse

    EU Commission Accuses Two Banks of Cartel Conduct

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    Deutsche Bank and Rabobank traders allegedly exchanged commercially sensitive information and coordinated pricing and trading strategies on government bonds.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    EU Commission Proposes Ninth Russia Sanctions Package

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    The package covers almost 200 individuals and entities, including three more Russian banks. More export controls, mining investments, and Russian TV channels also targeted.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Announces Decision to Discontinue Annual G-SII Identification

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    The FSB will instead use assessments available through the IAIS Holistic Framework to inform its considerations of systemic risk in the insurance sector.

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