All posts tagged "leverage"
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511Big PictureBOE’s Woods Proposes Simplified Bank Capital Framework
The hypothetical framework would replace the current set of buffers with a "single, releasable buffer of common equity", sitting on top of a low minimum requirement.
April 29, 2022 -
512Big PictureFSB Proposes Policy Measures to Address EM Vulnerabilities
The proposals seek to reduce vulnerabilities from foreign currency borrowing, including by exploring ways to reduce the "mechanistic use of credit ratings" by index providers.
April 26, 2022 -
1.1KInternationalJapan FSA Issues Guidance on Preventing Archegos-style Incidents
Firms with securities businesses are expected to draw lessons from the shortcomings observed in the Archegos incident in order to foster a sound risk culture.
April 24, 2022 -
447Crypto / Digital Assets
FSB Warns of Emerging Vulnerabilities, Financial Stability Risks
Global financial stability cannot be taken for granted going forward, FSB Chair Klaas Knot said in a letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.
April 21, 2022 -
374Australia & NZASIC Extends Product Intervention Order Targeting CFDs
Since the product intervention order took effect in March 2021, ASIC has observed few losses, margin close-outs, and negative balance occurrences affecting retail client.
April 12, 2022 -
429Crypto / Digital AssetsIOSCO to Develop Regulatory Toolkit on Retail Investor Protection
IOSCO consultation asks whether certain gamification should be regulated or prohibited, and whether regulators should be monitoring crypto-asset trading by retail investors.
March 22, 2022 -
1.2KContributed ArticleThe EU Puts London in the Last Chance Saloon: or Does It?
Tony Freeman explains why European banks are unlikely to move away from clearing trades through London absent a regulatory mandate.
February 11, 2022 -
624ChinaCBIRC Vows to Continue Efforts to Prevent, Resolve Financial Risks
The CBIRC said it will dismantle "high-risk shadow banks", and crack down on illegal financial and fundraising activities, unfair competition, and unlicensed financial businesses.
February 8, 2022 -
654ChinaChina Issues New Rules to Promote Overseas Lending in RMB
The new rules expand the ability of Chinese banks to lend RMB overseas and cooperate with overseas banks in their loan businesses.
February 2, 2022 -
726Big PictureBIS Paper Offers Guidance on Regulating Tech Firms
The paper offers guidance for prudential authorities in deciding whether to allow tech firms to enter into banking, and what requirements to impose on them.
January 27, 2022
