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Market Abuse
BaFin Files Criminal Complaint Against Deutsche Bank Exec
By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2021
Alexander Schütz is suspected of using inside information to trade Wirecard shares. A separate probe into EY’s audits of Wirecard is continuing.
Clearing & Post-Trade
DTCC Study Highlights Need to Enhance Post-trade Processes
By Editors | 22/04/2021
The sell-side is seeking enhancements to reconciliations and confirmations capabilities. The buy-side is focusing on fails and collateral management.
Trading & Investment
ARRC Outlines Principles for Forward-Looking SOFR Term Rate
By Editors | 22/04/2021
The ARRC said it is seeking to provide greater clarity on the likelihood and potential timing of a recommended SOFR term rate for certain uses.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FMSB Offers Guidance on Transitioning LIBOR Back Book
By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021
The Spotlight Review examines back book transition complexities through practical case studies and sets out key considerations for managing the associated risks.
Anti-Money Laundering
European Commission Publishes Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2021
The 5-year strategy includes the use of financial investigations and the development of a framework to identify, seize and confiscate criminal assets.
Credit Risk
BCBS to Discuss Archegos Collapse, Total Return Swaps
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2021
The BCBS will intensify scrutiny of structured financial products and total return swaps, according to Secretary General Carolyn Rogers.
Trading & Investment
ISDA to Consolidate Interest Rate Derivatives Definitional Book
By Editors | 20/04/2021
The new 2021 ISDA Interest Rate Derivatives Definitions will be published on 17 May, with target implementation scheduled for October.
Climate Risk
Industry Bodies Urge EU, UK to Link Emissions Trading Systems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021
Linking the systems ahead of COP 26 would reaffirm the UK and EU as climate leaders and demonstrate strong advocacy for international carbon markets.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BCBS Outlines Work Priorities for 2021-2022
By Editors | 19/04/2021
Priorities include ongoing Covid-19, digitalisation, climate risk, AI/machine learning, data and technology governance and operational resilience.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Russia Over Election Interference, Cyber Attack
By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2021
US banks will be barred from purchasing rouble-denominated sovereign bonds in the primary market starting from 14 June.
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