MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    ESG / Sustainability

    A Detailed Look at MAS’ Environmental Risk Management Guidelines

    By Grace Chong | 29/06/2020

    Grace Chong at global law firm Simmons & Simmons JWS analyses the key points of MAS’ proposed Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management, and sets out the key practical steps to be taken.

    Enforcement

    RBNZ Secures Funding to Boost Supervisory, Enforcement Capability

    By Editors | 28/06/2020

    The RBNZ will direct the additional funding towards its supervisory and enforcement capability, technology infrastructure and security architecture.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Offers Guidance to Promote Deference Between Regulators

    By Editors | 28/06/2020

    IOSCO offers 11 good practices to help regulators establish and operate efficient deference processes, and mitigate the risk of market fragmentation.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI-IOSCO Describes Work Needed to Improve CCP Auctions

    By Editors | 27/06/2020

    CPMI and IOSCO have asked CCPs to address a number of issues related to default management auctions within 24 months.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Consults on Environmental Risk Management Guidelines for FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2020

    The guidelines set out MAS’ supervisory expectations for banks, insurers and asset managers in their governance, risk management, and disclosure of environmental risk.

    ESG / Sustainability

    NGFS Publishes Scenarios for Climate Risk Assessments

    By Editors | 25/06/2020

    The publications on reference scenarios and monetary policy will allow NGFS members and the FIs they supervise to better identify, quantify and mitigate climate risks in the financial system.

    Market Infrastructure

    Low-income Nations Make Progress on Sustainable Finance: SBN

    By Editors | 25/06/2020

    A study from the Sustainable Banking Network finds that sustainable finance has emerged as a pathway for low-income countries to de-risk investments and enable financial flows.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HSBC’s Historical and Regulatory Dilemma Exposed

    By Peter Guy | 25/06/2020

    Financial markets are still reeling from the regulatory implications of HSBC’s support for China’s national security law in Hong Kong, says Peter Guy.

    Market Infrastructure

    CBDCs Could Amount to ‘Sea Change’ for Payments: BIS

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2020

    Covid-19 has highlighted unequal access to payment services for low-income and vulnerable groups. CBDCs present an opportunity to address this shortcoming.

    Market Infrastructure

    BOT Directs Banks to Suspend Dividends, Share Buybacks

    By Editors | 24/06/2020

    Commercial banks are asked to draw up new capital management plans for the next 1-3 years, taking into account expected economic and business trends following the pandemic.

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