INTERNATIONAL

Why Don’t We Just Ban Financial Volatility?

By Peter Guy | 23/10/2014

Another regulatory step forward could actually cause more systemic problems than it seeks to solve.

IOSCO, CPMI Issue Report on Recovery of Financial Market Infrastructures

By Editors | 20/10/2014

Financial market infrastructures, which include payment systems and central securities depositories, are urged to develop a recovery plan to ensure that they can offer critical services to the market even during a crisis and avert any systemic disruptions.

IOSCO Consults on Guidelines over Custody of CIS Assets

By Editors | 14/10/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has issued new guidelines regarding custody of collective investment schemes’ (CIS) assets, highlighting issues around the independence of custodians and their role in ensuring the safety of clients’ assets.

What are the Parallels Between Regulatory Overload and the Role of the Data Scientist?

By Editors | 13/10/2014

As compliance deadlines continue to stack up, Dev Bhudia of GoldenSource explains why the data scientist is playing an increasingly vital role in ensuring financial institutions avoid heavy fines.

Trying to Stay the Next Derivatives Crisis

By Peter Guy | 10/10/2014

New rules and a major change to derivative contracts will surely create unintended outcomes for everyone.

ASIC’s Greg Medcraft Re-elected IOSCO Board Chair

By Editors | 06/10/2014

Australian Securities & Investment Commission chair Greg Medcraft has been elected a second term as chairman of the board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions.

Fairer Markets Not Always Efficient, Says CMCRC

By Editors | 23/09/2014

A study covering over 30 markets shows that while improving market fairness helps reduce transaction costs, not all market design changes enhance both fairness and efficiency.

Accounting and the Future of Banking

By Peter Guy | 22/09/2014

Helen Brand, CEO of ACCA explains, “The accountability of financial institutions will eventually be brought in line with other corporations – like utilities.”

IOSCO Issues New Risk Mitigation Standards for Non-Central OTC

By Editors | 16/09/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions is seeking industry views on the new risk management standards for the non-centrally cleared over-the-counter derivatives market.