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Fintech / Regtech
PFMI Applies to Global Stablecoins, CPMI & IOSCO Confirm
By Editors | 07/10/2021
The transfer function of a stablecoin arrangement is “comparable” to the transfer function performed by other types of financial market infrastructures.
Big Picture
Lack of Crypto Regulation Presents Financial Stability Risk: IMF
By Mark Johnston | 05/10/2021
The IMF says more coordination among national regulators is needed to ensure effective enforcement, reduce regulatory arbitrage, and enhance monitoring of the crypto ecosystem.
Big Picture
Industry Group Considers Options for Protecting Data at FMIs
By Editors | 23/09/2021
There is no standard approach to identifying the types of data that need to be protected, nor the manner in which that data should be protected.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Directs Payment Systems to Adopt PFMI Standards
By Editors | 18/09/2021
Designated payment systems are expected to demonstrate adequate governance and risk management arrangements in line with the PFMI.
Capital / Liquidity
JBA Calls for Global Cryptoasset Regulations for Non-banks
By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021
A global regulatory framework for cryptoassets that only includes banks would exacerbate rather than contain financial stability risks.
Market Infrastructure
Philippine Banks Adopting Global Best Practices in FX Settlement
By Jimmy Ho | 13/09/2021
Jimmy Ho and Sammie Chan discuss Metrobank’s adoption of PvP settlement and how it reflects a broader trend in the Philippine banking industry.
Market Infrastructure
Sri Lanka Passes New SEC Act to Bolster Capital Market
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 09/09/2021
SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratna described the new law as “futuristic”, saying it will help to increase market liquidity and attract foreign investment.
Market Infrastructure
IOSCO Says Credit Sensitive Rates Pose Financial Stability Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2021
IOSCO says SOFR should be used in place of USD LIBOR and that it will be closely monitoring how the “IOSCO badge” is used in compliance assessments of credit sensitive rates.
Fintech / Regtech
IOSCO Publishes Final Guidance on Supervising AI/Machine Learning
By Editors | 08/09/2021
IOSCO members are encouraged to consider six measures carefully in the context of their legal and regulatory frameworks.
Big Picture
ETF Structure Proved Resilient to Market Stress: IOSCO
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2021
An IOSCO study has helped to “alleviate concerns” about possible financial stability risks or fragilities relating to the ETF structure.
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