International

    Anti-Money Laundering

    ECA Warns of Weaknesses in EU’s AML/CFT Regime

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/07/2021

    AML/CFT efforts are hindered by institutional fragmentation and poor co-ordination at EU level, among other weaknesses.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IOSCO Proposes Sustainability-related Rules for Fund Managers

    By Editors | 01/07/2021

    Recommendations for securities regulators cover asset manager practices, product disclosure, supervision and enforcement, terminology, and investor education.

    Structural Regulation

    130 Nations Endorse Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate

    By Editors | 01/07/2021

    The global minimum corporate income tax is estimated to generate around $150bn in additional global tax revenues annually.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Consortium Proposes to Create Impact Reporting Rules for Banks

    By Editors | 01/07/2021

    Harvard Business School, Impact Institute, ABN AMRO, Danske Bank, DBS and UBS aim to create new social and environmental impact reporting rules for banks.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    New Registry for Digital Token Identifiers Goes Live

    By Editors | 01/07/2021

    The launch of the new registry comes ahead of the scheduled publishing of the ISO standard in Q3 2021, to meet urgent industry and regulatory needs.

    Capital Adequacy

    BCBS Finalises Technical Amendments on SFT Haircuts

    By Editors | 01/07/2021

    The amendments were published for consultation in January 2021 and have been finalised as originally proposed.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    We Are Not Out of the Woods Yet: Agustín Carstens

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

    While economic disaster was averted, the BIS warns that considerable uncertainty remains that will present significant challenges for policymakers.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Binance Deploys New AML Solution Amid Regulatory Pressure

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/07/2021

    Binance has deployed a new AML compliance solution in the face of a ban in the UK and warnings from Japanese and Thai regulators.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Offers Policy Options to Enhance MMF Resilience

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

    Requirements for MMFs could include capital buffers, higher liquidity requirements, or the removal of the stable NAV, among other options.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Issues Report on Racially Motivated Terrorism Financing

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

    Most of the funding obtained by extreme right-wing groups comes from legal sources, such as donations, membership fees, and commercial activities.

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