Regulators get to grips with ESG reporting standards
by Ben Poole
Both the IFRS and European Commission have recently issued papers addressing the scope of sustainability reporting.
Regulation & Tax
Finance execs adapting controls and reporting to beat COVID challenges
by Ben Poole
A survey from KPMG has found that the pandemic has had a major impact on corporate finance reporting processes in the US.
Using open banking to enhance lending
by Ben Poole
Bud and ANZ NZ have signed strategic AI deal to build a simpler, more transparent lending process.
Societe Generale selects SWIFT’s sanctions list distribution service
by Ben Poole
For Societe Generale, efficient sanctions screening starts with accurate sanctions list data. They turned to SWIFT to achieve this.
Top 11 market structure trends for 2021
by Ben Poole
Following the mayhem of 2020, a report from Greenwich Associates explores the biggest market structure changes for the year ahead.
Basel oversight body approves COVID immunisation plan for banking system
by Ben Poole
GHOS commits to ongoing coordinated approach to mitigate pandemic risks to the global banking system.
Major digital and legislative changes transforming critical activities of tax and finance
by Ben Poole
EY survey finds 85% of companies anticipate an increased workload from emerging digital tax filing requirements.
Protecting cash flow and payments during COVID-19
by Ben Poole
A blog from the ECB looks at how to support electronic payments, provision of banknotes, market infrastructures and cyber defences.
The critical role of bank treasuries in the COVID-19 crisis
by Ben Poole
An Oliver Wyman report shows the role of bank treasuries in transmitting government and central bank policy to society.
COVID 19 - Basel 3: regulation deadline loses to pandemic
by Ben Poole
Basel Committee defers Basel III implementation to increase operational capacity of banks and supervisors to respond to COVID-19.
FCA requests delay to forthcoming announcement of preliminary financial accounts
by Ben Poole
The Coronavirus crisis is impacting firms' ability to give due consideration to disclosures.
Swedbank money laundering case: Bank accepts Clifford Chance report
by Ben Poole
The law firm was retained in 2019 to investigate the bank's AML work.
World Federation of Exchanges weighs in on EU’s digital resilience consultation
by Ben Poole
The group has suggestions to enhance operational resilience and to improve practices across the financial services sector.
US Senators join call for OECD to ‘align with GRI Tax Standard’
by Ben Poole
The OECD's review of BEPS is attracting groups around the world to push for public reporting.
New regulations in the US fuel the spread of transaction cost analysis
by Ben Poole
Greenwich Associates research shows just 10% of US asset managers have a TCA specialist, compared to 25% in Europe.
SWIFT ISO 20022 adoption for cross-border payments pushed back
by Ben Poole
The original lead migration deadline of November 2021 has been delayed until the end of 2022.
ICC launches Digital Trade Standards Initiative
by Ben Poole
The initiative aims to facilitate interoperability among the variety of new blockchain-based networks and trade platforms.
Broadridge completes acquisition of FundsLibrary
by Ben Poole
The firm says the acquisition will help asset managers meet UK and EU regulatory requirements.
Dynamic cash management discourse hits London
by Ben Poole
The ACT Cash Management Conference in London tomorrow will cover a range of critical treasury issues.
EBA shows banks’ progress in planning for failure, but issues remain
by Ben Poole
Report says banks should take advantage of positive market conditions to close €178bn shortfall.
ACI FMA partners with Axiom Global Advisors
by Ben Poole
The partnership intends to boost the industry-wide implementation of the FX Global Code.
OECD transfer pricing guidance on financial transactions has implications for treasury
by Ben Poole
The guidance addresses the transfer pricing of treasury functions, intra-group loans, cash pooling, hedging, and more.
US Treasury announces 2020 National Illicit Finance Strategy
by Ben Poole
Report identifies key illicit finance concerns for the US and establishes a roadmap to modernise the country's AML/CFT regime.
Compliance spending approaches its peak
by Ben Poole
Data from Greenwich Associates suggests financial service firms are looking to control costs though outsourcing.