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Reporting & Disclosures
FSB Urges Standard Setters to Use TCFD Recommendations
By Editors | 22/12/2020
Using the TCFD recommendations as the basis for developing requirements or guidance for climate-related disclosures will help avoid the risk of market fragmentation, the FSB says.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Fast Growing NBFI Sector Presents Financial Stability Risk: FSB
By Editors | 17/12/2020
NBFI that poses financial stability risk grew by 11.1% in 2019, at a faster pace than the average 7.1% annual growth rate from 2013-18.
Market Data & Technology
ANNA Announces Expansion of ISIN-to-LEI Mapping Initiative
By Editors | 16/12/2020
The linking of ISINs and LEIs effectively links issuers to the issuance of securities, thereby improving transparency and aiding risk and exposure management.
Market Data & Technology
DSB Set to Consult on Fee Structure for UPI in January
By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2020
The UPI will ensure products are reported to trade repositories consistently across FSB jurisdictions. The first consultation will begin on 11 January 2021.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Consults on AML/CTF Frictions in Cross-border Payments
By Editors | 01/12/2020
The FATF seeks feedback to help identify how divergent AML/CFT measures adopted at the national level add to the challenges of cross-border payments.
Trading & Investment
DSB Calls for Asian Members to Join Product Committee
By Editors | 29/11/2020
The DSB seeks to expand its Product Committee membership to include more OTC derivatives users from Asia to further broaden industry collaboration geographically.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CFTC Adopts Rule Changes to Facilitate Foreign Swaps Clearing
By Editors | 29/11/2020
The CFTC has extended no-action relief for non-US swap dealers from reporting requirements, and finalised rules for exempting non-US clearinghouses from registration requirements.
Climate Risk
FSB Warns of Sharp Falls in Asset Prices from Climate Risk
By ESG Investor | 23/11/2020
Physical and transition risks could combine to increase destabilisation, the FSB says in a new report, citing “numerous sources of uncertainty”.
Emerging Prudential Risks
March Market Turmoil Highlighted MMF Vulnerabilities: IOSCO
By Manesh Samtani | 22/11/2020
In a new report, IOSCO highlights the need for further reform to address vulnerabilities in certain types of non-public money market funds.
Structural Regulation
LIBOR Transition Work Needs to Accelerate in Early 2021: FSB
By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2020
In a progress report on global transition efforts, the FSB highlights slower progress in loan markets, which it says must be addressed urgently.
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