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25th November 2021 – UK PRA Consultation on Operational Resilience & Continuity

2021-12-06T18:58:27+00:00

The proposal introduced by the consultation paper would apply the group provisions in the Operational Resilience part of the PRA Rulebook relevant to Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) firms to Holding Companies.   PRA Consultation link: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/prudential-regulation/publication/2021/november/operational-resilience-operational-continuity-in-resolution-amendments

25th November 2021 – UK PRA Consultation on Operational Resilience & Continuity2021-12-06T18:58:27+00:00

25th November 2021 – CDP – SME Climate Disclosure Framework

2021-12-06T18:50:11+00:00

Small and Medium Size Enterprises represent a very significant part of the economy. The disclosures from those firms about their climate impacts, either through legal or regulatory requirements or because of pressure from banks, asset managers or investors, are crucial. But those companies are struggling to understand what they have to do, to put in [...]

25th November 2021 – CDP – SME Climate Disclosure Framework2021-12-06T18:50:11+00:00

25th November 2021 – UK FRC Review of Corporate Governance Reporting

2021-12-05T17:37:01+00:00

The UK FRC reviewed the reporting provided by UK premium listed companies (100 randomly selected firms from the FTSE 350 and Small Cap listing). One conclusion from this report is that many areas can be improved, out of which the same issues are persisting from last year without being addressed... Even if climate and environmental [...]

25th November 2021 – UK FRC Review of Corporate Governance Reporting2021-12-05T17:37:01+00:00

24th November 2021 – CBDC Central Bank Digital Currency – CEPR eBook

2021-12-29T15:05:11+00:00

The Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) publishes a compendium of articles on the CBDC topic, delving into the key considerations for the creation of CBDC and their operation. The authors are academics and experts from monetary authorities and international organisations. The eBook attempts to serve as a guide for policymakers and market participants in [...]

24th November 2021 – CBDC Central Bank Digital Currency – CEPR eBook2021-12-29T15:05:11+00:00

23rd November 2021 – ECB State of Climate & Environmental Risks Management in the Banking Sector

2021-12-05T17:18:52+00:00

The ECB report provides observations following its Supervisory Review of the self-assessments and implementation plans for management and disclosure of the Climate and Environmental risks of banks under its supervision. The report provides a picture of the current state and direction of travel of C&E risk management in the banking sector, in the light of [...]

23rd November 2021 – ECB State of Climate & Environmental Risks Management in the Banking Sector2021-12-05T17:18:52+00:00

23rd November 2021 – IOSCO ESG Ratings & Data Products Providers

2021-12-05T17:08:02+00:00

IOSCO published a set of recommendations applicable to ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers. Amongst other items, IOSCO recommends that regulators could consider focusing greater attention on the use of ESG ratings and data products and the activities of ESG rating and data products providers in their jurisdictions. The word "could" is interesting; one would [...]

23rd November 2021 – IOSCO ESG Ratings & Data Products Providers2021-12-05T17:08:02+00:00

22nd November 2021 – UK HM Treasury Proposal for Reform – Financial Services Regulatory Framework Review

2021-12-05T16:58:32+00:00

Post Brexit, the UK wants to "renew [its] position as the world’s pre-eminent financial centre". This consultation follows a previous one (in October 2020). It include changes to the regulators’ statutory objectives and enhanced mechanisms for accountability, scrutiny and oversight of the regulators by Parliament, HM Treasury and stakeholders. It also sets out how we [...]

22nd November 2021 – UK HM Treasury Proposal for Reform – Financial Services Regulatory Framework Review2021-12-05T16:58:32+00:00

19th November 2021 – UN PRI Position Paper on EU Taxonomy

2021-12-05T17:26:10+00:00

The UN PRI published a Position Paper on the EU Taxonomy discussion, opposing the inclusion of gas-fired power plants and nuclear energy in the Taxonomy, as acceptable "green" and DNSH activities.   Access to the PRI paper: https://www.unpri.org/download?ac=15189&adredir=1  

19th November 2021 – UN PRI Position Paper on EU Taxonomy2021-12-05T17:26:10+00:00

19th November 2021 – CBDC Central Bank Digital Currency – WEF Governance Consortium Report

2021-12-29T15:13:08+00:00

The World Economic Forum - Digital Currency Governance Consortium (WEF - DCGC) publishes a compendium report on CBDC and Stablecoins. The report comprises eight distinct white papers, grouped into three themes: 1. Regulatory Choices 2. Value Proposition for the Under-served 3. Technology Choices The report can be accessed and downloaded from: https://www.weforum.org/reports/digital-currency-governance-consortium-white-paper-series

19th November 2021 – CBDC Central Bank Digital Currency – WEF Governance Consortium Report2021-12-29T15:13:08+00:00

15th November 2021 – COP 26 Glasgow Climate Pact + Paris Agreement Art 6

2021-12-05T16:08:24+00:00

Was COP 26 a success or a resounding failure? Opinions are divided... But a few commitments were announced, some clarification was provided (on the Paris Agreement Article 6 in particular) - the big question remains: is everyone committed to respect their pledges, this time? The next COP is... COP 15 (!) which will take place [...]

15th November 2021 – COP 26 Glasgow Climate Pact + Paris Agreement Art 62021-12-05T16:08:24+00:00
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