International

    Market Infrastructure

    Leveraged Loan, CLO Markets Increasingly Vulnerable to Shock: FSB

    By Editors | 20/12/2019

    The growth in leverage loan and CLO markets has resulted in increased leverage in the financial system, weaker creditor protections, and increased complexity in these markets, the FSB warns.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Jurisdictions Continue to Strengthen Deposit Insurance Systems: IADI

    By Editors | 19/12/2019

    The International Association of Deposit Insurers says the average coverage per depositor per institution has risen substantially in the last 10 years and that depositor reimbursements have sped up.

    Market Infrastructure

    ISDA Consults on Adjustments for EUR LIBOR, EURIBOR Fallbacks

    By Editors | 19/12/2019

    The supplemental consultation seeks input on adjustments that would apply to €STR if fallbacks in euro LIBOR or EURIBOR take effect, including the final parameters for these adjustments.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Report Highlights Risks of Continued LIBOR Reliance

    By Editors | 18/12/2019

    In its latest progress report on benchmark reform implementation, the FSB calls for “significant and sustained efforts” to transition away from LIBOR by end-2021.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Publishes Work Programme for 2020

    By Editors | 18/12/2019

    The work programme for 2020 reflects the evolving nature of the global financial system and associated risks to financial stability, the FSB says.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Offers Guidance on Reducing Conflicts in Debt Capital Raising

    By Editors | 18/12/2019

    The guidance includes proposed regulatory measures to address potential conflicts of interest and associated conduct risks that could arise in the debt capital raising process.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Basel Committee Launches Consolidated Basel Framework

    By Editors | 16/12/2019

    The framework brings together all of the Basel Committee’s global standards for the regulation and supervision of banks.

    AML / KYC

    SWIFT Opens KYC Registry to Corporate Groups

    By Editors | 16/12/2019

    Enabling corporate groups on the KYC Registry allows them to improve how their KYC data is structured, while freeing up their banking partners from having to chase down documentation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Unveils Framework for Monitoring Leverage-related Risks in Funds

    By Editors | 16/12/2019

    IOSCO has developed a framework for monitoring leverage across all types of investment funds globally, to help regulators assess leverage-related risks that can undermine financial stability.

    Fintech / Regtech

    CPMI Offers Guidance for Designers of Wholesale Digital Tokens

    By Editors | 12/12/2019

    The report describes the potential innovations and design questions associated with digital tokens that could be used to settle large-value payments.

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