Financial Stability Board

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Publishes First-Ever US Taxonomy for Digital Assets

By Editors | 11/03/2024

The digital asset taxonomy is one of three recommendations advanced by the CFTC’s Global Markets Advisory Committee.

Capital / Liquidity

More Progress Needed to Address MMF Vulnerabilities: FSB

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Since 2021, only China has improved the ability of MMFs to absorb losses, and only India can impose the use of swing pricing.

Big Picture

FSB Warns of ‘Challenging Outlook’ for Global Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The FSB is analysing the financial stability implications of tokenisation and AI, and taking stock of regulatory initiatives on nature-related financial risks.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI, IOSCO Propose “Effective” VM Practices for Cleared Markets

By Editors | 15/02/2024

The consultative report describes eight examples of effective practices for CCPs and their clearing members regarding variation margin processes and transparency.

Capital / Liquidity

APAC Regulators to Prioritise Resilience in 2024: Report

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 14/02/2024

Deloitte Regulatory Outlook says financial firms should be proactive in assessing capital adequacy and liquidity.

Capital / Liquidity

China’s New Super Regulator Bares Teeth Against Ballooning Credit Risk

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/01/2024

NFRA will have to strike a balance between promoting growth and safeguarding markets. This is a dangerous path to tread.

Capital / Liquidity

ECB Asks Banks to Monitor Social Media for Liquidity Risks

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2024

The ECB has asked some banks to set up teams to monitor social media platforms for negative sentiment that could trigger a bank run.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Workplan Includes Global Push to Implement Crypto Rules

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2024

FSB said that implementation of its recommendations for crypto assets and careful monitoring are essential for the crypto market.

Big Picture

OECD Calls for Financial Regulators to Guide GenAI Deployment

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/12/2023

Financial regulatory frameworks safeguard market integrity and ensure consumer protection against risks associated with GenAI’s adoption, noted an OECD paper.