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Custody & Infrastructure
Etrading Software Opens Registration for Digital Token Identifiers
By Mark Johnston | 08/10/2021
The new DTI Registry went live in July. Identifiers have already been issued for the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
Sustainable Finance
Action Needed to Scale Up ESG Investing, say IMF, OECD
By ESG Investor | 07/10/2021
The IMF, World Bank and OECD are working on classification systems to harmonise and support the development of sustainable finance markets.
AI Risk & Governance
BIS Partners with MAS, BOE, ISDA on Data & Analytics Platform
By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2021
Project Ellipse explores the use of ISDA’s Common Domain Model to digitally extract, query and analyse large quantities of data in real-time for supervisory purposes.
Data Privacy
EDPB Issues Opinion on Adequacy of Korea Data Protection Regime
By Editors | 07/10/2021
The EDPB says Korea’s data protection framework presents “numerous similarities” to Europe’s, but certain aspects may require “a closer look and clarification”.
Reporting & Disclosures
GRI Puts Human Rights at Heart of New Standards
By ESG Investor | 06/10/2021
Sustainability reporting body provides greater clarity on materiality, launches sector-specific standards, strengthens the governance disclosures.
Climate Risk
Derivatives Are “Essential” to Carbon Markets: ISDA
By Editors | 06/10/2021
Regulatory action is needed to address disproportionately high capital requirements that would be imposed on carbon certificates by FRTB.
PEPs & Sanctions
SWIFT Publishes Guidelines for Screening ISO 20022 Messages
By Editors | 06/10/2021
Richer data in ISO 20022 messages allow financial institutions to potentially reduce false positives in sanctions screening, SWIFT says.
Cryptocurrency
ISDA to Develop Standard Documentation for Crypto Derivatives
By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2021
ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia says a new working group has been formed to develop standard documentation for crypto derivatives.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US to Gather 30 Countries to Coordinate Ransomware Response
By Editors | 06/10/2021
The Counter-Ransomware Initiative is aimed at improving law enforcement collaboration and stemming the illicit use of cryptocurrency.
Climate Risk
IAIS Warns of Climate Risks Faced by Insurance Sector
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/10/2021
The IAIS estimates more than 35 percent of insurers’ investment assets are “climate-relevant”, i.e. exposed to climate risks.
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