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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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