All posts tagged "Capital"
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343Big PictureFRTB May Disadvantage Emerging Markets – ISDA
There is a need for supervisors to consider local specificities when implementing the framework in less developed markets, ISDA says.
April 15, 2019 -
470Capital RegulationFederal Reserve Consults on New Rules for Foreign Banks in the US
The proposals could relax capital and stress testing requirements for US branches of foreign banks, but impose stricter liquidity rules on those that engage in riskier activities.
April 11, 2019 -
480Capital RegulationSFC Finalises Guidelines on Securities Margin Lending
The guidelines will take effect in October, requiring brokers to limit margin lending to five times their capital, among other controls to reduce excessive leverage.
April 5, 2019 -
306Fintech / RegtechS. Korean May Allow Fintechs to Enter Brokerage Business
The biggest barrier to entry for fintech firms will be the capital regulations imposed on existing brokerage firms.
April 5, 2019 -
617AML / KYCBCBS Sets Out Minimum Expectations for Banks Exposed to Crypto
The minimum prudential expectations for banks exposed to crypto-assets relate to due diligence, governance and risk management, public disclosure and supervisory dialogue.
March 18, 2019 -
624Capital RegulationBritish Banks Can Weather a No-Deal Brexit
While UK banks may not be fully ready to conduct business in EU jurisdictions, from a liquidity and capital point of view they appear well-positioned to weather a no-deal Brexit scenario.
March 13, 2019 -
415ChinaChina Tightens Requirements on Owners of Futures Companies
Major shareholders of companies that trade in futures contracts will have higher net asset and profitability requirements under new draft rules from the CSRC.
March 5, 2019 -
588Big PictureMore CCP Capital Leads to More Prudent Risk Management – BIS Paper
For-profit CCPs have incentives that are misaligned with financial stability, typically holding less capital and requiring less from clearing members than is optimal, says a BIS working paper.
February 27, 2019 -
304IndiaRBI to Pay $3.9bn Interim Dividend to Government
India’s central bank will pay a $3.9bn interim dividend to the government amid pressures to transfer its surplus reserves.
February 19, 2019 -
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Regulatory Fragmentation Heightens Derivatives Market Risk – ISDA
Policymakers should reduce the gap between national regulations and global standards, and adopt a risk-based framework for the recognition of comparable regulatory regimes.
January 31, 2019
