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    Big Picture

    Calls to Recalibrate CCP Margin Models Are Misplaced: WFE

    By Editors | 14/01/2021

    The procyclicality of initial margin models is a property of the system as a whole and so requires system-wide solutions, the WFE says in a new paper.

    ESG / Sustainability

    2021’s ESG Regulatory and Legislative Changes

    By ESG Investor | 14/01/2021

    Ahead of COP26 in November, a plethora of regulatory and legislative changes as well as industry-level initiatives will drastically impact the ESG investing space.

    Big Picture

    DTCC Outlines Key Risk Management Priorities for FMIs

    By Editors | 14/01/2021

    In a new white paper, DTCC highlights the need for financial market infrastructures to focus on risks created or exacerbated by the impact of the pandemic.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISDA Catalogues Universe of ESG-related Derivatives

    By Editors | 13/01/2021

    The derivatives markets can play an essential role in facilitating the transition to a sustainable economy, ISDA says in a new paper.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Group of Five Urges Adoption of Sustainability Reporting Prototype

    By ESG Investor | 13/01/2021

    The harmonised global sustainability reporting framework offers comprehensive “running start” in standardised disclosure.

    Market Infrastructure

    ORX Launches Central Hub to Facilitate Cyber Risk Management

    By Editors | 12/01/2021

    The central hub allows cyber and information security risk management professionals to collaborate, exchange ideas and learn from each other’s practices.

    Market Infrastructure

    DSB Launches Consultation on Fee Structure for UPI

    By Editors | 12/01/2021

    Market participants are invited to provide feedback on the assumptions and proposals that will underpin the fee model for the UPI.

    Market Infrastructure

    CCPs Should Limit Procyclical Changes to Initial Margin: ISDA

    By Editors | 11/01/2021

    Procyclical changes to initial margin levels ended up draining liquidity from the market and contributing to market stress during the March/April market turmoil.

    Enforcement

    IOSCO Issues Guidance on Addressing Misconduct During Stress Events

    By Editors | 31/12/2020

    Extreme price volatility, profitability pressures, psychological stressors, remote working and aggressive advertising were some of the drivers of misconduct risk during the pandemic.

    Fintech / Regtech

    US Regulators Call for Responsible Stablecoin Design, Operation

    By Editors | 31/12/2020

    Stablecoin participants and arrangements should register with FinCEN and comply with AML, sanctions, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

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