International

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Seeks Feedback Bond Market Liquidity, ETF Guidance

By Editors | 07/04/2022

IOSCO is considering ways to improve the functioning of corporate bond markets. It is also proposing new guidance to improve ETF markets.

PEPs & Sanctions

US, UK Announce New Russia Sanctions, EU to Ban Coal Imports

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022

New sanctions imposed against Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Credit Bank of Moscow, Putin’s adult daughters, and more Russian officials and oligarchs.

Reporting & Disclosures

From Russia in Haste

By ESG Investor | 06/04/2022

The response of corporates and investors to the invasion of Ukraine suggests both need to overhaul their due diligence processes.

Trading & Investment

FSB Applauds ‘Smooth Transition’ Away from LIBOR

By Editors | 05/04/2022

The FSB highlights a need to continue building liquidity in RFR-based products, use SOFR across global markets, and plan for the remaining USD LIBOR settings to cease.

CBDCs

Visa, Western Union, GBBC Join Digital Dollar Project

By Editors | 03/04/2022

The new members were announced just weeks after President Joe Biden signed an executive order outlining a “whole-of-government approach” to evaluate digital assets including a CBDC.

Climate Risk

“Room for Improvement” in Climate Risk Tools – UNEP FI

By ESG Investor | 03/04/2022

Greater scope and depth needed to keep pace with demand for more holistic approaches to climate risk management by banks and investors.

Anti-Money Laundering

The Future of AML Auditing is Increasingly Digital

By Claus Christensen | 03/04/2022

A shift to digital-first AML auditing and more open communications will improve efficiency and effectiveness for regulators and regulated entities alike, writes Claus Christensen.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Designates Russian Tech Firms for Enabling Sanctions Evasion

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022

US sanctions 21 entities and 13 individuals. EU to propose new measures this week. Australia applies 35% export tariff.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Japan, EU Enhance Framework on Regulatory Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2022

The adoption of the regulatory cooperation framework follows the signing of an amended MoC by Japan’s FSA and ESMA.