International

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Releases 17th Progress Report on Basel III Adoption

By Editors | 21/10/2019

Since the previous report, member jurisdictions have made the most progress in adopting the NSFR, IRRBB, and large exposures framework.

Fintech / Regtech

G20 Finance Leaders Agree to Regulate Stablecoins

By Editors | 21/10/2019

Amid warnings from the FSB and FATF, the G20 finance leaders have agreed that no stablecoin project should commence operation until their risks are evaluated and appropriately addressed.

Market Infrastructure

Post Crisis Reform Implementation Has Progressed in 2019: FSB

By Editors | 18/10/2019

Regulators should lead by example to promote the timely, full and consistent implementation of remaining reforms to support a level playing field and avoid regulatory arbitrage, the FSB says.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Reports on OTC Derivatives Reform Progress

By Editors | 16/10/2019

Comprehensive trade reporting requirements are in force in 23 of 24 FSB member jurisdictions, and authorities are increasingly making use of trade repository data.

Securities / Derivatives

FMSB Issues Final Guidance on Conflicts of Interest

By Editors | 16/10/2019

The FICC Markets Standards Board offers guidance to help market participants effectively deal with conflicts of interest that arise within their firms.

Big Picture

FSB Highlights Market Fragmentation Issues in Letter to G20

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2019

In a letter to the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors, the FSB says the development of post-crisis reforms is “nearly complete”, but implementation progress remains uneven.

Market Infrastructure

FSB, IMF Report Progress on G20 Data Gaps Initiative

By Editors | 14/10/2019

The report notes that China is one of the countries that has outstanding issues with removing barriers to full trade reporting and access to trade repository data.

AML / KYC

Refocusing the AML Model on Evidence and Outcomes

By Matthew Redhead | 14/10/2019

Under the current AML model, the ultimate focus for FIs is to protect the institution and the bottom line rather than reduce money laundering, says RUSI’s Matthew Redhead.

Big Picture

China, Indonesia Lead Emerging Markets in Sustainable Banking

By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2019

China and Indonesia have demonstrated pioneering policy actions and regulatory initiatives, resulting in changing practices at financial institutions, the Sustainable Banking Network says.