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CBDCs
European Commission Launches Targeted Consultation on Digital Euro
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The consultation seeks views on the application of AML/CFT rules, privacy and data protection, and financial stability impacts, among other areas.
PEPs & Sanctions
US, German Authorities Target World’s Largest Darknet Market
By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2022
OFAC has sanctioned Russia-based website Hydra Market and crypto exchange Garantex for facilitating transactions for ransomware actors.
Structural Regulation
EU Banks Seek Easing of Proposed Rules for Third Country Banks
By Editors | 07/04/2022
Banks are reportedly concerned that measures proposed in October will make it harder to access international markets and cross-border services.
Climate Risk
Financial Institutions Underestimating Climate Risk: IPCC Report
By Editors | 07/04/2022
Transparency alone is insufficient to drive the required asset reallocation in the absence of clear regulatory frameworks, the report says.
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.
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