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Emerging Prudential Risks
BIS Paper Offers Guidance on Regulating Tech Firms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2022
The paper offers guidance for prudential authorities in deciding whether to allow tech firms to enter into banking, and what requirements to impose on them.
CBDCs
BIS Innovation Hub to Expand Work Programme in 2022
By Editors | 25/01/2022
The BIS Innovation Hub will launch new projects into CBDCs, payments systems, DeFi, green finance, regtech, suptech and cybersecurity.
Market Risk
FRTB Strategy Relies on Understanding Rule-making Processes
By Kishore Ramakrishnan | 25/01/2022
The key to designing a robust FRTB implementation plan lies in having a firm grasp of the local rule-making process, says Kishore Ramakrishnan.
Cryptocurrency
Russian Central Bank Proposes to Impose Crypto Ban
By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2022
A proposed ban against investing in cryptocurrencies would also apply to institutional investors and mutual funds, the central bank says.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Ukrainian Nationals Identified as “FSB Pawns”
By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2022
The action is separate from the “broad range of high impact measures” the US and its allies may impose if Russia invades Ukraine.
Cybersecurity
FS-ISAC Initiative to Bolster Financial Sector Supply Chain Security
By Editors | 20/01/2022
The initiative fosters continuous collaboration and information sharing between financial institutions and critical network infrastructure and services providers.
Supervision & Enforcement
IOSCO Calls for Greater Use of Global Supervisory Colleges
By Editors | 19/01/2022
Global supervisory colleges can help strengthen cooperation between regulators, promote information sharing, and address market fragmentation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Russia Says REvil Hacking Group Has Been Dismantled
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/01/2022
Russia’s intelligence bureau raided 25 properties, detained 14 individuals, and seized cash, cryptocurrency and luxury vehicles.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Quantitative Easing Ineffective at Driving Firms to Invest
By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2022
Weaker firms respond to lower long-term yields by refinancing debt. Healthier firms tend to increase cash holdings and share buybacks.
Reporting & Disclosures
PRI Warns Sovereign Debt Investors on Human Rights
By ESG Investor | 18/01/2022
UN body encourages engagement, due diligence; World Bank outlines sustainability bonds framework.
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