International

Structural Regulation

Canadian Regulators Propose Revised Derivatives Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2022

The CSA says the proposed rules will enable market participants to harmonise their reporting systems across multiple global regulators.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Issues Report on Digital Tools for Law Enforcement

By Editors | 12/06/2022

The report offers guidance on the use of technology for investigations, risk assessment, and AML/CFT information exchange.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Blocks Secondary Market Trading in Russian Debt, Equity

By Editors | 12/06/2022

To date, only the purchase of new issues has been prohibited, and trading in secondary markets has still been allowed.

Reporting & Disclosures

Code of Practice Launches for Voluntary Carbon Markets

By ESG Investor | 10/06/2022

Google, Unilever and Hitachi have signed on to the new code, which aims to improve the integrity of corporate claims about the use of carbon credits.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB, IMF Conclude Second G20 Data Gaps Initiative

By Editors | 09/06/2022

A third data gaps initiative has been proposed, to address data gaps relating to climate change, fintech and financial inclusion, among other things.

Climate Risk

EU ETS Reform Proposal Falls at Parliamentary Hurdle

By ESG Investor | 09/06/2022

Some MEPs argued this would result in more emissions in the short term, choosing to vote down the “weaker” proposal altogether, causing delays.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Works to Develop Systemic Approach to NBFI Risks

By Editors | 08/06/2022

The FSB explains the sources of risk in the NBFI sector, and the data, tools and policy approaches available to monitor and address these risks.

Market Abuse

Old Misconduct Patterns Are Repeating in New Settings: FMSB

By Editors | 08/06/2022

Forms of misconduct which have been present for hundreds of years are playing out in new digital asset classes, including crypto assets and NFTs.

Reporting & Disclosures

EU Lawmakers Agree Gender Diversity Directive

By Editors | 08/06/2022

The law will require EU listed companies to have women take up at least 40% of non-executive board seats, or 33% of all director posts, by mid-2026.