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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Bank Compensation Practices More Advanced Than Other FIs: FSB
By Editors | 05/11/2021
The use of balanced scorecards based on KPIs in determining compensation is “critical” to promoting a sound risk culture in a firm, the FSB says.
Structural Regulation
DSB Seeks Feedback on Legal Framework for UPI Service
By Editors | 04/11/2021
The Derivatives Service Bureau proposes to use a single overarching legal agreement for users subscribing to OTC ISIN and UPI Services.
Resolution & Recovery
PBOC, CBIRC Establish Final TLAC Rules for Chinese G-SIBs
By Editors | 02/11/2021
China’s G-SIBs must have total loss-absorbing capacity amounting to at least 16% of RWA and a leverage ratio of 6% by 1 January 2025.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Reports Progress to G20 on Financial System Resilience
By Editors | 02/11/2021
The FSB emphasises a need to ensure that regulatory frameworks allow for the financial sector to harness the benefits of innovation while containing the related risks.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Annual Report Warns of Continued Financial Stability Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2021
Sudden sharp movements in asset prices could spill over across the financial system and the unwinding of policy support could prompt insolvencies and credit losses.
Market Risk
International Standard Setters Launch Review into Margin Practices
By Editors | 26/10/2021
While centrally cleared and non-centrally cleared markets faced similar levels of volatility in March and April 2020, IM requirements increased significantly only for centrally cleared derivatives.
Climate Risk
Too Soon to Base Capital Requirements on Climate Scenarios
By ESG Investor | 21/10/2021
NGFS members do not yet envisage calibrating prudential policies such as capital requirements on the basis of climate scenario exercises.
Stablecoins
CFTC Fines Tether as US Regulators Scrutinise Crypto Markets
By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2021
The CFTC has fined Tether $41mn and Bitfinex’s parent $1.5mn. Meanwhile New York prosecutors have directed two crypto lending platforms to cease operations.
Cybersecurity
FSB Seek Global Harmonisation in Cyber Incident Reporting
By Editors | 20/10/2021
The FSB will promote convergence in cyber incident reporting by developing best practices, defining information to be shared, and creating common terminologies.
Reporting & Disclosures
TCFD Updates Guidance, Outlines Path for Future Reporting
By ESG Investor | 14/10/2021
Adoption of reporting framework bolstered by regulation and national commitments to mitigating climate risk, says status report.
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