International

    Market Infrastructure

    UK Competition Authority Opens Inquiry into S&P-IHS Deal

    By Editors | 30/08/2021

    The Competition and Markets Authority will announce in October whether it will refer the merger for a Phase 2 investigation.

    AML / KYC

    Screening Financial Instruments for Investment-related Sanctions Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2021

    Refinitiv identified over 190,000 financial instruments relevant to the US investment ban against Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies as of 28 July.

    AML / KYC

    GCFFC Calls for Action on Beneficial Ownership Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2021

    Beneficial ownership data should be structured and interoperable, collated in a central register, and accessible to all actors fighting financial crime.

    Market Infrastructure

    GFXC Calls for Greater Transparency in Global FX Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2021

    The GFXC is providing templates for disclosures on algo due diligence and TCA data, as well as disclosure cover sheets for liquidity providers and electronic trading platforms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    The Role of Digital ID in Advancing CBDC Initiatives

    By Claus Christensen | 24/08/2021

    The presence of digital ID infrastructure can influence the design and roll-out of CBDC initiatives, writes Claus Christensen.

    Big Picture

    BIS Paper Warns of Delayed Corporate Insolvency Wave

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/08/2021

    Unexpected credit losses could leave banks with inadequate loss-absorbing resources, warns a new working paper from the BIS.

    AML / KYC

    Darkweb Blockchain Analytics Tool Gets Shut Down

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/08/2021

    A service that was being used by criminals to check whether their own bitcoin wallets were linked to criminal activity has been shut down.

    Big Picture

    OECD Offers Policy Advice for Regulating AI in Financial Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2021

    Among the recommendations are the introduction of suitability requirements for AI-driven financial services, and add-on capital buffers based on AI algorithms.

    Big Picture

    ETF Structure Proved Resilient to Market Stress: IOSCO

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2021

    An IOSCO study has helped to “alleviate concerns” about possible financial stability risks or fragilities relating to the ETF structure.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SBTi Issues Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Private Equity

    By ESG Investor | 13/08/2021

    Public consultation re-emphasises importance of financial institutions transitioning to net zero alongside corporates.

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