Market Infrastructure

Big Picture

We Are Not Out of the Woods Yet: Agustín Carstens

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

While economic disaster was averted, the BIS warns that considerable uncertainty remains that will present significant challenges for policymakers.

Market Infrastructure

BOK to Continue Bond Market Support, Scale Back Monetary Measures

By Editors | 01/07/2021

The BOK is concerned that growing financial risks, household debt, and higher inflation could spark a new crisis.

Big Picture

FSB Offers Policy Options to Enhance MMF Resilience

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

Requirements for MMFs could include capital buffers, higher liquidity requirements, or the removal of the stable NAV, among other options.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Singapore Commit to Deepening Regulatory Cooperation

By Editors | 01/07/2021

Officials agree to explore cross-border financial regulation, carbon market trading linkages, and collaboration opportunities via their BIS Innovation Hub centres.

Big Picture

Investors Call for Mandatory Climate Disclosures in Australia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2021

Paper outlines suggestions for mandatory climate risk disclosures to be introduced in Australia over the next four years.

Market Infrastructure

New Licensing Rules Take Effect for FIs in China

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2021

From 1 July, regulators will reissue new licences to banks and insurers, valid for one year, to allow for a transition and exchange period.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Set to Issue Regulatory Guidance on ESG Ratings

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/06/2021

A report due to by published be mid-July will offer guidance to ESG service providers and ratings agencies and recommendations for regulators.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Launches Review of Corporate Debt Workouts

By Editors | 29/06/2021

Feedback is invited from financial institutions, corporates, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in relation to out of court debt workouts.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Regulators Instruct Banks to Reduce Interbank Payment Fees

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/06/2021

Banks have a one-month transition period to implement the fee reduction measures, which focus on intra-city and inter-bank withdrawals from ATMs.