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    Market Infrastructure

    BIS Issues Report on Central Bank Digital Currencies

    By Editors | 10/01/2019

    Only one of 63 central bank respondents has said it is very likely to issue a central bank digital currency in the next six years.

    AML / KYC

    Human Trafficking and AML: 2019 Could Be a Turning Point for Asian Banks

    By Nick Turner | 03/01/2019

    Banks will need to adapt existing AML programmes to include new monitoring scenarios and train staff to recognise human trafficking red flags, says Nick Turner at Clifford Chance.

    Market Infrastructure

    ISDA Releases Final Report on Benchmark Fallbacks Consultation

    By Editors | 24/12/2018

    ISDA will proceed to develop fallbacks based on the ‘compounded setting in arrears rate’ and the ‘historical mean/median approach to the spread adjustment’.

    Market Infrastructure

    All SWIFT Banks to Adopt gpi Payments by End-2020

    By Editors | 20/12/2018

    Over half of SWIFT’s cross border traffic now goes through as gpi payments, with full adoption by its 10,000 member banks expected by end-2020.

    Market Infrastructure

    Post-Crisis Reforms Need Recalibration for Repo Markets – GFMA, ICMA

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2018

    A new report calls on the FSB and BCBS to review and recalibrate post-crisis prudential standards in relation to their impacts on repo and securities lending markets.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Basel Committee Consults on Leverage Ratio Disclosure Enhancements

    By Editors | 14/12/2018

    The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision seeks to revise leverage ratio disclosure requirements to address arbitrage and window-dressing by banks.editors

    Capital / Liquidity

    Basel Committee Finalises Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements

    By Editors | 12/12/2018

    The updated framework accounts for finalised post-crisis reforms under Basel III and includes new disclosure requirements for asset encumbrance and capital distribution constraints.

    Big Picture

    Cyber Risk, Brexit Among Top Threats for 2019 – Survey

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2018

    Cybersecurity, geopolitical risks and Brexit were found to be the top three risks with possible systemic consequences for 2019, according to a new survey by DTCC.

    Market Infrastructure

    Industry Bodies Seek Clarity on Temporary Recognition of UK CCPs

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2018

    ISDA, FIA, AFME and ICMA have written to the European Commission asking for greater clarity on proposed temporary equivalence and recognition of UK-based CCPs in a no-deal Brexit.

    AML / KYC

    G20 Nations Commit to Regulating Cryptocurrencies

    By Editors | 06/12/2018

    G20 nations have signed a joint declaration calling for regulation of crypto assets to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

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