All posts tagged "ICMA"
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600InternationalICMA Releases Guidance for Issuers of Sustainability-Linked Bonds
Sustainability-linked bonds are performance-based bond instruments where the issuer is committing to future improvements in sustainability outcomes within a predefined timeline.
June 11, 2020 -
489FeatureHong Kong Launches New Certification Scheme for ESG Funds
The new green finance certification scheme for ESG funds is an extension of the HKQAA's certification service for green funds, launched in September 2019.
May 15, 2020 -
608International
ICMA Publishes High-level Definitions For Sustainable Finance
There is a need for convergence on terminology among markets participants, wider stakeholders, as well as policymakers and regulators, ICMA says.
May 13, 2020 -
451EuropeESMA Defers SFTR Start Date for Phase One Reporting Entities
ESMA now expects trade repositories, credit institutions, investment firms to be ready for SFTR reporting from 13 July, alongside CSDs and CCPs.
March 19, 2020 -
520International
ICMA Publishes High-Level Guidance on IBOR Transition
The 'Quick Guide' provides a high-level overview of 11 key areas relating to the transition from IBORs (including LIBOR) to risk free rates in the international bond market.
March 2, 2020 -
559InternationalICMA Publishes Compendium of Global Sustainable Finance Initiatives
Key international initiatives identified are the Equator Principles, the FSB TCFD Recommendations, the G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group, the NGFS, and the UN SDGs.
February 24, 2020 -
338Fintech / Regtech
ICMA Publishes DLT Regulatory Directory and Brief
The directory and brief seek to provide a non-exhaustive overview of recent DLT regulatory guidance, legislative initiatives, strategy papers and other publications in selected jurisdictions.
December 23, 2019 -
1.4KFeatured ArticlesSFTR: An Opportunity to Upgrade, Automate
DTCC's Val Wotton and Oliver Williams explain the challenges SFTR presents in Asia, and how firms can best prepare in the lead-up to implementation starting in April 2020.
June 17, 2019 -
570Capital RegulationPost-Crisis Reforms Need Recalibration for Repo Markets – GFMA, ICMA
A new report calls on the FSB and BCBS to review and recalibrate post-crisis prudential standards in relation to their impacts on repo and securities lending markets.
December 18, 2018 -
829EuropeIndustry Bodies Seek Clarity on Temporary Recognition of UK CCPs
ISDA, FIA, AFME and ICMA have written to the European Commission asking for greater clarity on proposed temporary equivalence and recognition of UK-based CCPs in a no-deal Brexit.
December 10, 2018
