International

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IOSCO Updates Advice on Wholesale Market Misconduct

By Editors | 15/06/2017

IOSCO (the International Organization of Securities Commissions) issued a report on tackling misconduct in wholesale financial markets, citing infamous incidents […]

Resolution & Recovery

Banco Popular Rescue – Illiquid Isn’t Insolvent

By Peter Guy | 12/06/2017

Hasty resolution raises questions for Chinese, Indian and other Asian banks facing burgeoning NPLs.

Anti-Money Laundering

BCBS Updates Correspondent Banking AML/CTF Guidelines

By Editors | 08/06/2017

BCBS (the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision) issued revised guidelines on AML/CTF (anti-money laundering/countering terrorist financing) measures in correspondent banking […]

Resolution & Recovery

The Hazards of Saying ‘No’ to Bank Bail-ins

By Peter Guy | 05/06/2017

Italy’s rejection of European mandatory bail-in rules threatens key regulatory approaches to bank rescues.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Outlines Potential Risks from Fintech Credit

By Samuel Riding | 23/05/2017

Sector could have higher financial risks, pose systemic risks, and pose regulation and monitoring challenges.

Capital Adequacy

Bumps in the Road Ahead for Basel III/IV

By Peter Guy | 22/05/2017

Trump’s idea to bring back proprietary trading to boost banks’ profitability carries major risks for Basel.

Trading & Investment

Algo Trading: ‘I’m Sorry Dave, I’m Afraid I Can’t Do That’

By Peter Guy | 08/05/2017

Increasingly complex trading algorithms challenge regulators’ and banks’ ability to manage risks.

Trading & Investment

Technology, Regulation and the Future of FX Trading

By Peter Guy | 24/04/2017

Regulations and fintech are competing to determine trading’s new frontiers.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA to Cooperate with New Zealand Regulators on CCPs

By Editors | 20/04/2017

MoU recognises New Zealand’s CCPs as able to provide clearing to EU clearing members, trading venues.