All posts tagged "World Bank"
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1.2KFintech / RegtechThe Impact of Covid-19 on Fintech: Call for Response
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, World Bank Group and World Economic Forum are calling for input on the impacts of Covid-19 on the fintech industry.
August 4, 2020 -
1.6KAML / KYCNew Report Highlights Ineffectiveness of Global AML/CTF Systems
A lot of countries may have strong AML/CTF systems in place, but in practice they are not working, says a new report from the Basel Institute on Governance.
July 26, 2020 -
369InternationalLow-income Nations Make Progress on Sustainable Finance: SBN
A study from the Sustainable Banking Network finds that sustainable finance has emerged as a pathway for low-income countries to de-risk investments and enable financial flows.
June 25, 2020 -
1.3KBig PictureFintech Risks Could Undermine Financial Inclusion
The CPMI and World Bank have set out key actions to help stakeholders address fintech risks in the context of achieving financial inclusion outcomes.
April 17, 2020 -
876InternationalG20 Agrees to Suspend Debt Payments for Low Income Nations
The G20 is also calling on private creditors, working through the Institute of International Finance, to participate in the initiative "on comparable terms".
April 16, 2020 -
462InternationalG7 Nations Back Debt Relief for Vulnerable Emerging Markets
The G7 has declared its support for a temporary suspension of debt service payments due on official bilateral claims for all countries eligible for World Bank concessional financing.
April 15, 2020 -
624FeatureFSAP Stress Tests to Prioritise Climate Risk Assessments: IMF
The IMF is adding climate-related factors to its existing stress-testing methodology to help government and private-sector leaders prepare for potential financial shocks.
February 8, 2020 -
559Asia-Pacific
HK, Korea, Philippines to Undergo IMF Assessment in 2020
While Hong Kong and Korea are scheduled to undergo the assessment, as required every five years, the Philippines has voluntarily requested its assessment.
January 31, 2020 -
416AML / KYCRBA Underlines High Cost of Cross-Border Transfers via Big Banks
The average mark-up over the wholesale exchange rate is around 5.5% for the major banks, versus about 1% for the digital money transfer services, said RBA governor Philip Lowe.
December 11, 2019 -
504Securities & Trading
SGX Becomes First Asian Exchange to List Catastrophe Bonds
The 'World Bank Philippines Catastrophe Bonds' will finance up to $225mn of financial protection against earthquakes and tropical cyclones for the Philippines over the next three years.
November 27, 2019
