Market Infrastructure

Big Picture

Collateral Use Can Introduce Financial Stability Risks: BIS Officials

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2023

Using collateral reduces incentives for borrower screening and monitoring and can undermine the safe haven status of government securities.

Market Infrastructure

UK to Reverse MiFID II Research Unbundling Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2023

The move is aimed at enhancing the appeal of the UK’s financial services sector and foster a more vibrant and competitive research environment.

Market Infrastructure

IDX Explores Dual-Listing Options With Global Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/07/2023

IDX is exploring the feasibility of cross-listings in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea and London.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Rules to Enable Voluntary Emissions Trading

By Editors | 11/07/2023

The proposed rules are expected to pave the way for the relaunch of a national voluntary carbon market.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Issues Notice on Bloomberg’s Publication of MAS Recommended Rate

By Editors | 10/07/2023

The Spread Adjustment published by Bloomberg “differs slightly” for the overnight and 1-month tenor, the SC-STS explains.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Issues Security and Resilience Framework for CBDC Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2023

The framework offers a seven step model to guide central banks in designing, implementing and operating secure and resilient CBDC systems.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB to Conduct “In-depth” Review of G-SIB Resolution Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2023

FSB members also approved the high-level recommendations for crypto-assets and stablecoins, which will be submitted to the G20 for endorsement this month.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Proposes Revisions to Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2023

The amendments cover a wide range of topics, addressing climate, digitalisation, interest rate risk, cyber risk, counterparty credit risk, and bank culture.

Market Infrastructure

EBA Publishes Validation Requirements for Initial Margin Models

By Editors | 06/07/2023

The standards include a “pragmatic and simplified” supervisory procedure applicable to smaller counterparts as well as easier documentation, governance and outsourcing requirements.