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IIF, ISDA Release Study on Financial Sector Support During Pandemic

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2021

The report recognises the actions of central banks, financial authorities and regulatory agencies amid the pandemic, saying they were critical in stabilising markets.

ESG / Sustainability

IAIS Offers Supervisory Guidance on Climate Risk in Insurance Sector

By Editors | 25/05/2021

New paper sets out recommendations to promote a globally consistent approach to the supervision of climate-related risks in the insurance sector.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Explores Conduct Risks in Leveraged Loan, CLO Markets

By Editors | 25/05/2021

IOSCO is looking to understand potential conflicts of interest and misaligned incentives that may exist among participants in the leverage loan and CLO markets.

Market Infrastructure

G7 Close to Deal on Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2021

A US Treasury’s proposal to accept a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% has reportedly been met with enthusiasm in Europe.

Capital / Liquidity

ISDA Calls for Uniform Approach to Risk Data Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2021

Regulators would have a greater degree of confidence in the consistency and accuracy of the risk data being collected if they used an established industry standard in their reporting requirements.

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Infrastructure Critical for Successful CBDC Development – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2021

A new report analyses the four axes of consideration for the design features of all CBDCs, as proposed by the IMF, and the implications each choice has on infrastructure.

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CBDCs Present Central Banks with Risk-Benefit Trade-off: Fitch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2021

The potential for funds to move quickly into CBDC accounts could cause credit strains in some banks and push up interest rates.

Market Infrastructure

ICMA Publishes ‘Success Criteria’ for Sustainable Finance Taxonomies

By Editors | 20/05/2021

ICMA compares the main features and methodologies of official taxonomies and provides five success criteria for use in benchmarking.

ESG / Sustainability

CFA Institute Proposes Harmonised ESG Disclosures for Funds

By ESG Investor | 20/05/2021

An exposure draft from CFA Institute outlines a proposed disclosure framework for ESG-focused investment products.