International

AML / KYC

Overcoming the Challenges of Cross-Jurisdictional Customer Onboarding

By Claus Christensen | 28/11/2018

A digital-first approach to customer onboarding can protect companies from internal delays, customer dissatisfaction, hefty regulatory fines and reputational risk, says Claus Christensen.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Releases Data Framework on Bank Compensation Practices

By Garima Chitkara | 26/11/2018

The FSB has recommended a data framework for national regulators to assess bank compensation policies and practices in regard to misconduct risk.

Market Infrastructure

More Work Required to Remove Legal Barriers to Trade Reporting – FSB

By Garima Chitkara | 22/11/2018

While a number of legal barriers on reporting and accessing of trade data have been removed, some still remain. China’s position on trade data access remains uncertain.

Big Picture

Industry Bodies Call for Extended Benchmarks Regulation Transition Period

By Manesh Samtani | 22/11/2018

ISDA, FIA, GFMA and EMTA have jointly published a briefing advocating an extension of the Benchmark Regulation transition period for critical and non-critical benchmarks.

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Securities Sector Vulnerable to Cyber Threat – Report

By Editors | 22/11/2018

The securities market is particularly vulnerable to cyber threats due to the large number of participants and infrastructures and the complex interactions involved.

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“Good Progress” On OTC Reform Among G20 Nations – FSB

By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2018

The FSB found progress in OTC reform implementation on among 24 member jurisdictions, with great strides on trade reporting and higher capital on non-centrally cleared derivatives.

Market Infrastructure

Some Aspects of Post-Crisis Reform Disincentivise Central Clearing

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2018

A joint report from the FSB, BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO confirms earlier findings that some aspects of post-GFC reform may not incentivise central clearing of OTC derivatives.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Urges More Progress on CCP Resolution Regimes

By Garima Chitkara | 20/11/2018

Progress to enhance the resolvability of SIFIs is advanced in the banking sector, but most jurisdictions do not yet have a comprehensive resolution regime for CCPs in place.

Market Infrastructure

MAS, Central Banks Explore Alternative Models for Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2018

The central banks of Singapore, Canada and England jointly released a report discussing emerging opportunities for digital transformation in cross-border payments.