International

    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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