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"Getting Transition Finance Right" - Speech By Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At The COP28 Singapore Pavilion Finance Day On 3 December 2023

Date 03/12/2023

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Singapore Pavilion. The theme for today and tomorrow is financing the net zero transition. 

Allied Climate Partners, International Finance Corporation, The Monetary Authority Of Singapore And Temasek Establish A Green Investments Partnership In Asia

Date 03/12/2023

Allied Climate Partners (ACP), International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Temasek announced today the intent to establish a green investments partnership to address climate finance gaps and increase the bankability of green and sustainable projects in Asia, with an initial focus on Southeast Asia. 

DIFC’s Strategic Initiatives Drive Dubai’s Emergence As A Global Hub For Sustainable Finance Fundraising, Leadership, Innovation And Capacity Building

Date 03/12/2023

IOSCO Publishes A Consultation Report To Promote The Integrity And Orderly Functioning Of The Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs)

Date 03/12/2023

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today has launched a 90-day public consultation (Consultation Report) outlining a set of Good Practices to promote the integrity and orderly functioning of the Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs).

OECD Economic Outlook

Date 02/12/2023

The global economy continues to confront the challenges of inflation and low growth prospects. GDP growth has been stronger than expected so far in 2023, but is now moderating on the back of tighter financial conditions, weak trade growth and lower business and consumer confidence. Risks to the near-term outlook remain tilted to the downside and include heightened geopolitical tensions, for example due to the evolving conflict following Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel; and a larger-than-expected impact of monetary policy tightening. On the upside, growth could also be stronger if households spend more of the excess savings accumulated during the pandemic.

US Treasury: Announcement Of Pledge To Second Replenishment Of The Green Climate Fund

Date 02/12/2023

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the United States’ multi-year pledge of $3 billion for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its Second Replenishment (GCF-2), 2024-2027.  

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 01/12/2023

The current reports for the week of November 28, 2023 are now available. Report data is also available in the CFTC Public Reporting Environment (PRE), which allows users to search, filter, customize and download report data.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Publishes 2024 Assessments For National Banks And Federal Savings Associations

Date 01/12/2023

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is publishing its assessment rates for the 2024 calendar year. The OCC is maintaining the 2023 rates in the general assessment, independent trust, and independent credit card fee schedules, and is not adjusting assessment rates for inflation.

Speech Of CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson: Beyond Policing For Fraud: Post-Crisis Crypto-Corporate Governance Reforms - Blockchain Association Policy Summit

Date 01/12/2023

I am especially thankful to Kristin Smith for the generous invitation to contribute to this impactful discourse among regulators, members of Congress, market participants, and consumer advocates.  I am pleased to be among the distinguished speakers sharing thoughts with you today.  Before I begin, standard disclaimer that my comments today represent my thoughts and not those of the Commission or my fellow Commissioners, but I am hopeful that some of my reflections will shape very important ongoing dialog on these issues.

Nigerian Exchange Weekly Market Report For December 1st, 2023

Date 01/12/2023

A total turnover of 2.543 billion shares worth N38.644 billion in 36,138 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 2.425 billion shares valued at N22.665 billion that exchanged hands last week in 33,230 deals.