International

Fintech / Regtech

Fintech-related Regulatory Initiatives Accelerated by Covid-19

By Editors | 03/11/2020

Most regulators either accelerated or introduced new innovation initiatives in response to Covid-19. No such initiatives were cancelled, says a report from the World Bank and CCAF.

Fintech / Regtech

GFIN Invites Next Batch of Firms to Participate in Cross-border Testing

By Editors | 01/11/2020

Regulators from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, the UK and the US are among those participating in cross-border testing.

Big Picture

ESG Risk Disclosure Standards Would Support Bank Stress Tests – Fitch

By ESG Investor | 01/11/2020

Ratings agency puts case for integration of ESG risks into financial reporting using “common set of internationally comparable metrics”.

AML / KYC

What a New US Administration Could Mean for the Sanctions Landscape

By Guy Harrison | 01/11/2020

Guy Harrison compares the approaches to China, Iran and Russia we can expect from incumbent Donald Trump and candidate Joe Biden ahead of the US presidential election.

Securities / Derivatives

PRI Offers Guidance on Asset Owner Relationships with Asset Managers

By ESG Investor | 30/10/2020

The new series offers guidance on the selection, appointment and monitoring of investment managers, reflect growing demand for sustainable investment.

ESG / Sustainability

Support for TCFD Climate Disclosure Recommendations Rising

By ESG Investor | 30/10/2020

Asset manager and asset owner reporting to clients and beneficiaries may not be sufficient, says a new report from the TCFD.

Market Infrastructure

Global UPI Adoption a Key Focus for DSB in Year Ahead

By Editors | 28/10/2020

The DSB has expanded its Technology Advisory Committee to reflect the geographic diversity that will underpin the global UPI implementation effort.

ESG / Sustainability

Due Diligence Questions at the Dawn of the Era of Sustainability

By ESG Investor | 28/10/2020

Experts from Refinitiv, Panarchy Partners and Deep Learning Investments respond to audience questions on due diligence challenges following recent webinar.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS, Swiss National Bank to Issue CBDC Proof of Concept by Year-End

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2020

CBDC research provides an “essential opportunity” to pool knowledge and resources and help enhance cross-border payments, says Benoît Coeuré, head of the BIS Innovation Hub.