Hong Kong has secured $3bn through the sale of denominated green bonds
The government of Hong Kong has revealed it has raised $3bn through the sale of green bonds denominated in US dollars and Euros.
CBIRC calls on banks to aid supply chain finance reforms in China
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has asked banks in China to strengthen risk management in supply chain finance transactions.
BCBS launches consultation on climate-related financial risk management
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has issued a public consultation on the principles for the management and supervision of climate-related financial risks.
Financial inclusion on the mind of Sri Lanka with payment solution launch
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has introduced LANKAQR, a new digital payment solution focused on reducing cash reliance and bolstering financial inclusion.
Bank of England set to launch CBDC consultation in 2022
The Bank of England (BofE) has revealed it intends to launch a consultation to set out their assessment of the case for a UK central bank digital currency (CBDC) next year.
How can you stay compliant in 2021?
The regulatory hoops businesses must jump through are growing increasingly complex. So how can firms ensure that they remain compliant in 2021?
Digital currency pilot begins in Nigeria with eNaira launch
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled its central bank digital currency (CBDC) eNaira in its pilot study named Project Giant.
deVere aims to position $2bn into ESG investments by 2026
Financial advisory group deVere has doubled its commitment to positioning assets into ESG investments to $2bn within five years.
Mandatory climate disclosures for financial institutions to be unveiled in New Zealand
New Zealand has become the first country globally to pass laws requiring banks, insurers and investment managers to disclose the impact of climate change on their companies.
BNPL regulatory crackdown on the horizon as UK Treasury launches consultation
The Treasury has unveiled a consultation on the policy options for the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector as potentially firmer regulation on the market comes into sight.
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