International

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.

Market Infrastructure

SWIFT to Pilot Real-time Error Detection in gpi Payments

By Editors | 06/12/2018

SWIFT gpi pre-validation service will ensure preventable errors and omissions are corrected before initial payment instructions are sent, reducing delays and costs for banks.

Market Infrastructure

Blockchain: State of Play Among Market Infrastructures

By Matthew Chan | 05/12/2018

Rather than disintermediating centralised market infrastructure, DLT is being used to support centralised ecosystems, says Matthew Chan.

Market Infrastructure

BCBS Publishes Report on Cyber-Resilience Practices Across Jurisdictions

By Editors | 05/12/2018

The report identifies, describes and compares the range of observed bank, regulatory and supervisory cyber-resilience practices across jurisdictions.