International

Emerging Prudential Risks

Collateral Use Can Introduce Financial Stability Risks: BIS Officials

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2023

Using collateral reduces incentives for borrower screening and monitoring and can undermine the safe haven status of government securities.

Cryptocurrency

GDF Finalises Standards for Global Cryptoasset Market

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2023

Similar to the FX Global Code, the Standards include a “Statement of Commitment” form, allowing market participants to voluntarily sign up.

CBDCs

BIS Study: 24 Central Banks to have CBDCs by 2030

By Jill Wong | 11/07/2023

A BIS study found 24 central banks would have their own digital currencies in circulation by 2030.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

G7 Forms Joint Task Force to Tackle Corruption in Ukraine

By Editors | 10/07/2023

The G7 nations will collaborate on sharing information and devise strategic approaches to address Ukraine corruption-related challenges.

CBDCs

BIS Issues Security and Resilience Framework for CBDC Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2023

The framework offers a seven step model to guide central banks in designing, implementing and operating secure and resilient CBDC systems.

Reporting & Disclosures

NZIA an “Empty Shell” as it Scraps Emissions Target-setting Rules

By ESG Investor | 07/07/2023

NZIA members are no longer required to set or publish GHG emissions reduction targets.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB to Conduct “In-depth” Review of G-SIB Resolution Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2023

FSB members also approved the high-level recommendations for crypto-assets and stablecoins, which will be submitted to the G20 for endorsement this month.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BCBS Proposes Revisions to Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2023

The amendments cover a wide range of topics, addressing climate, digitalisation, interest rate risk, cyber risk, counterparty credit risk, and bank culture.

Model Risk

EBA Publishes Validation Requirements for Initial Margin Models

By Editors | 06/07/2023

The standards include a “pragmatic and simplified” supervisory procedure applicable to smaller counterparts as well as easier documentation, governance and outsourcing requirements.