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Big Picture

Cyber Risk, Brexit Among Top Threats for 2019 – Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2018

Cybersecurity, geopolitical risks and Brexit were found to be the top three risks with possible systemic consequences for 2019, according to a new survey by DTCC.

Market Infrastructure

Industry Bodies Seek Clarity on Temporary Recognition of UK CCPs

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2018

ISDA, FIA, AFME and ICMA have written to the European Commission asking for greater clarity on proposed temporary equivalence and recognition of UK-based CCPs in a no-deal Brexit.

AML / KYC

G20 Nations Commit to Regulating Cryptocurrencies

By Editors | 06/12/2018

G20 nations have signed a joint declaration calling for regulation of crypto assets to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

Market Infrastructure

SWIFT to Pilot Real-time Error Detection in gpi Payments

By Editors | 06/12/2018

SWIFT gpi pre-validation service will ensure preventable errors and omissions are corrected before initial payment instructions are sent, reducing delays and costs for banks.

Market Infrastructure

Blockchain: State of Play Among Market Infrastructures

By Matthew Chan | 05/12/2018

Rather than disintermediating centralised market infrastructure, DLT is being used to support centralised ecosystems, says Matthew Chan.

Market Infrastructure

BCBS Publishes Report on Cyber-Resilience Practices Across Jurisdictions

By Editors | 05/12/2018

The report identifies, describes and compares the range of observed bank, regulatory and supervisory cyber-resilience practices across jurisdictions.

Capital / Liquidity

No Shortage of Risks Looming Across Financial System

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2018

Banking system reforms will have to adapt to new risks to mitigate the effects of the next financial crisis, said BCBS secretary general William Coen, hinting at a future ‘Basel IV’.

Market Infrastructure

G20 Financial Regulatory Reform Agenda On Track – FSB

By Garima Chitkara | 30/11/2018

Basel III and OTC derivatives reforms were on track and broadly achieving their intended goals. High public debt and rising non-bank financial intermediation remain a focus area for the FSB.

Market Infrastructure

FIA Updates CCP Risk Management Framework After Nasdaq Member Default

By Garima Chitkara | 29/11/2018

The industry body has updated its 2015 framework for CCP risk management to include more robust and transparent margining and higher skin in the game.