International

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Consults on Revisions to Code for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 11/02/2014

International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) has called for enhanced provisions in the code of conduct for credit rating agencies.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Issues Report on Risks and Benefits of Financial Return Crowd-Funding

By Editors | 06/02/2014

The Research Department of the International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a paper that highlights risks associated with the fast-growing crowd-funding industry.

Structural Regulation

Australian Govt-Backed CMCRC Launches Market Design Review Tool ‘Dashboard’

By Editors | 04/02/2014

The Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre has launched a market assessment tool, Market Quality Dashboard, designed to aid regulators oversee securities markets.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Protection of Client Assets

By Editors | 29/01/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a final report on client asset protection to guide regulators in the supervision of intermediaries holding client assets.

Capital Adequacy

Basel Committee Outlines Sound Practices in Capital Planning Process

By Editors | 26/01/2014

The Basel Committee presents sound practices observed by banks that foster overall improvement in the capital planning processes.

Supervision & Enforcement

IOSCO Gains 100th MMoU Signatory in Fight Against Financial Misconduct

By Editors | 26/01/2014

The Indonesian Financial Services Authority has become the 100th signatory to the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMoU) on cooperation and exchange of information.

Structural Regulation

Kinetic Partners: Attitude Towards Regulation Softens, Highlights Need for Global Coordination

By Editors | 23/01/2014

Business executives’ attitude toward regulation improves, but the need for global coordination remains, a survey by consulting and advisory firm Kinetic Partners reveals.

Structural Regulation

Fund Managers Delay on AIFMD Application, Bottlenecks Seen Ahead of July Deadline

By Editors | 20/01/2014

With only six months to go until full implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) on July 22nd, fewer than 20% of alternative investment fund managers (AIFMSs) have submitted an application to their local regulator for AIFMD authorisation, says industry survey.

Anti-Money Laundering

Basel Committee Issues Anti-Money Laundering Risk Guidelines

By Editors | 16/01/2014

Prudent management of these risks together with effective supervisory oversight is critical in protecting the safety and soundness of banks.