International

ESG / Sustainability

IAASB Releases Final Sustainability Assurance Standard, ISSA 5000

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2024

IOSCO declared its support for ISSA 5000. IAASB Chair Tom Seidenstein called on policymakers and practitioners to start adopting the standard.

ESG / Sustainability

More Progress Needed to Achieve Consistent Climate Disclosures

By Editors | 14/11/2024

Progress reports from the FSB and IFRS Foundation show that significant progress has been made, but more is needed.

AML / KYC

Unlocking the Potential of AI in Financial Crime Compliance

By Bradley Maclean | 14/11/2024

New research explores the potential of AI in financial crime compliance, highlighting pressing pain points and offering a roadmap for adoption.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Pledges $500m in Concessional Funding for Climate Action

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2024

The government will match every dollar, up to $500mn, of concessional capital committed by other partners involved in the FAST-P initiative.

Sanctions

Russia, Iran Implement First Phase of Payment System Linkage

By Editors | 13/11/2024

Travellers from Iran can now use riyal balances on their Shetab debit cards at ATMs in Russia to withdraw rubles.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Announces Pablo Hernández de Cos as Next General Manager

By Editors | 12/11/2024

Pablo Hernández de Cos, the former Governor of the Bank of Spain, will take over from Agustín Carstens starting 1 July 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Updates Fund Liquidity Risk Management Recommendations

By Manesh Samtani | 12/11/2024

The proposed updates emphasise the need for open-ended funds to implement anti-dilution and quantity-based liquidity management tools in both normal and stressed market conditions.

Capital / Liquidity

ECB May Impose Capital Charge on Banks With Excess Russia Exposure

By Editors | 11/11/2024

The ECB is considering adjusting capital requirements for Raiffeisen Bank International and UniCredit to account for Russia-related risks.

Sanctions

Sanctions Landscape Expected to Shift Under Trump Presidency

By Manesh Samtani | 11/11/2024

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take a stronger stance against Iran, and to try to use sanctions to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.