International

Market Infrastructure

FMSB Review Highlights Data Risks in Wholesale FICC Markets

By Editors | 12/05/2020

The paper highlights the benefits of moving to a more centralised data strategy, including cost reduction, risk reduction, and the ability to better use data to drive value.

Big Picture

Regulatory Initiatives to Address Culture & Conduct Risk in Banking

By Editors | 11/05/2020

In its latest annual Compendium, Starling draws on survey findings and commentary from regulators to identify ten culture and conduct trends in the banking sector.

Market Infrastructure

Industry Bodies Request Margin Exemption Extensions under EMIR

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2020

ISDA and other industry associations are asking for equivalence decisions for all jurisdictions that have implemented margin rules in line with the BCBS-IOSCO framework.

AML / KYC

FATF Offers Policy Guidance for Managing Covid-19 Related AML Risks

By Editors | 05/05/2020

FATF describes the ways in which AML/CFT policy responses can help support implementation of Covid-19 response measures, while also managing new risks and vulnerabilities.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Issues Draft Guidance on Assessing CCP Financial Resources

By Editors | 04/05/2020

Five steps are proposed for public authorities to assess the adequacy of a CCP’s financial resources to support its orderly resolution and minimise financial stability risks.

Capital / Liquidity

Glass Half Full: Basel IV Presents Opportunity for Constructive Change, COVID-19 the Impetus

By Editors | 03/05/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is an additional catalyst for financial institutions to generate fundamental structural change as they seek to implement Basel reforms, says AxiomSL’s Mahim Mehra.

Big Picture

Short-selling Bans Negatively Impact Market Quality: WFE

By Editors | 01/05/2020

A review of academic research shows that it “almost unanimously” points towards short-selling bans being disruptive for the orderly functioning of markets.

Big Picture

Australia, NZ, China, Japan Get Low Grades on Fund Regulation, Tax

By Editors | 01/05/2020

Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan are among the nations that have received the lowest scores on tax settings and regulatory regimes for the managed funds industry, according to a new Morningstar study.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Members Advancing Work on Climate-related Financial Risk

By Editors | 30/04/2020

An “overwhelmingly large share” of BCBS members have conducted research related to the measurement of climate-related financial risks.