About ten years ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman claimed Saudi Arabia’s economy could survive without oil by 2020. Today, key indicators show the kingdom remains heavily reliant on petrodollars.
Green Bond issuance in Europe has climbed by 236% over the past four years, supported by ESG demand, improved market liquidity and regulatory momentum.
We look at how IFRS 9 changes impact the SPPI test for sustainability-linked bonds, and how risk, accounting, and data teams navigate new data and compliance demands.
Basel III Endgame developments point to a capital-neutral rule, with regulators likely finalizing by 2026 and implementation beginning in 2027, Bloomberg Intelligence analysis shows.
In the August edition of the brief, we look at the U.S. cryptocurrency regulation, and India’s responsible AI adoption, as examples of digital finance policy coverage available via Bloomberg Terminal.
