Market Infrastructure

ESG / Sustainability

US Climate Reporting Framework Expected Q1 2022

By ESG Investor | 08/12/2021

The framework is complex and SEC staff want to “get it right first time”, says PRI’s Head of US Policy Gregory Hershman.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Presents Stock-take of Progress on Resolution Regimes

By Editors | 07/12/2021

The FSB says work is under way to build up external TLAC for the four Chinese G-SIBs, but that all other G-SIBs report that they already meet or exceed the final TLAC requirement.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Offers Guidance on Developing Innovation Facilitators

By Editors | 07/12/2021

IOSCO sets out key considerations for regulators who are looking to establish innovation hubs, regulatory sandboxes, and regulatory accelerators.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Flags Supply Chain Risk as Key Cyber Resilience Concern

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2021

Failure to invest in supply chain risk management could lead to significant consumer harm that might warrant ASIC investigation and action.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Regulators Respond to Evergrande Default Fears

By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2021

Government officials have been dispatched to China Evergrande Group to form a risk management committee to oversee risk management and strengthen internal controls.

Market Infrastructure

USD Cross-currency Derivatives to Use SOFR from 13 December

By Editors | 06/12/2021

Under part two of the second phase of SOFR First, interdealer brokers are asked to use SOFR instead of LIBOR in the USD leg of all newly-executed cross-currency derivatives.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Reports Further Progress on OTC Derivatives Reforms

By Editors | 05/12/2021

15 out of 24 FSB member jurisdictions have implemented higher capital requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives, compared to just 8 in 2020.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Issues Climate Risk Disclosure Guidelines for Banks, Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2021

The first disclosures are expected to be published by the end of June 2023, covering governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.

Market Infrastructure

Thai SEC to Enhance Capital Market Resilience to Cyber Risk

By Editors | 04/12/2021

Under revised rules, market participants are required to and enhance cybersecurity control measures, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and third-party access controls.