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Market Infrastructure

DTCC Study Highlights Need to Enhance Post-trade Processes

By Editors | 22/04/2021

The sell-side is seeking enhancements to reconciliations and confirmations capabilities. The buy-side is focusing on fails and collateral management.

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BOJ Warns of Post Covid Risks to Financial Stability

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021

Even after the pandemic subsides, low interest rates will continue to exert downward pressure on FIs’ profits, the BOJ says.

Securities / Derivatives

IIF Calls for Stricter Disclosure, Accounting Rules in A-Share Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021

Despite the attractiveness of Chinese equities, foreign ownership remains lower than in other major markets at 4.3 percent.

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ECB Calls for Common Standards for DLT Use in Post-Trade

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021

Common protocols and standards are needed to improve the use of DLT in post-trade processes and avoid market fragmentation.

AML / KYC

Philippine Banks May Face ‘Systemic Solvency Distress’: IMF

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/04/2021

Bank capital adequacy could fall to 11.7% by 2022 in a baseline scenario, 9.3% in an adverse scenario, and 4.9% in a severe adverse scenario.

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The ESG Interview: Making Climate Data Comparable

By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021

IOSCO Chair Ashley Alder believes we’re in sight of “a real step change” in sustainability reporting, writes Chris Hall at ESG Investor.

Capital / Liquidity

Banks Have Insufficient Incentives to Use Buffers: IMF

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2021

Most banks have insufficient economic incentives to draw down their buffers if they are asked to rebuild them later, says the IMF’s Global Financial Stability Report.

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Exchanges Seek Better Calibration of Circuit Breakers: WFE

By Editors | 08/04/2021

Eleven exchanges recalibrated their circuit breakers during the pandemic or as a consequence of it, according to a new WFE paper.

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Premature Withdrawal of Support May Threaten Financial Stability: FSB

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2021

As public support is phased out, the ability of banks and non-bank financial institutions to bear risks and provide financing will be critical, the FSB says.