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Market Abuse
CBA, ANZ to Settle 2016 Lawsuit Involving BBSW Manipulation
By Editors | 23/03/2021
The case was initially launched by two US hedge funds and a US-based derivatives trader, alleging they suffered losses due to bank manipulation of the BBSW.
Clearing & Post-Trade
LCH Sets Dates for Conversion of SwapClear LIBOR Contracts
By Editors | 21/03/2021
Conversion of CHF, EUR and JPY LIBOR shall apply to SwapClear contracts outstanding on 3 December. Conversion of GBP LIBOR will apply to contracts outstanding on 17 December.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Seeks Stakeholder Views on Updated VASP Guidance
By Editors | 21/03/2021
Views are sought from academics, policy bodies, VASPs, technology developers and providers, other regulated entities such as banks, and authorities.
Market Risk
Absence of Term RFRs Could Impair Risk, Forecasting Functions
By Editors | 19/03/2021
Banking functions involving risk analytics and cash flow forecasting will need to change to accommodate risk-free rates, says Karen Moss at Moody’s Analytics.
PEPs & Sanctions
Stress Testing Your Sanctions Screening Effectiveness
By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2021
Independent testing can serve as a functional, scientific and transparent approach to bolster the effectiveness and efficiency of sanctions screening systems.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF to Study Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards
By Editors | 18/03/2021
The project will study issues such as de-risking, financial exclusion, the suppression of the NPO sector and threats to fundamental human rights.
Market Risk
Banks Facing FRTB Data and Modeling Difficulties
By Editors | 17/03/2021
Data was the number one challenge identified for FRTB implementation, with 59% of 131 respondents to a Bloomberg poll citing it as their main challenge.
Structural Regulation
BIS Paper Offers Policy Options for Regulating Bigtech
By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2021
Authorities are assessing whether existing regulatory approaches are fit for the purpose of regulating the financial operations of bigtechs.
Clearing & Post-Trade
DTCC Proposes Plan to Harmonise Global Trade Reporting
By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2021
DTCC proposes plan to eliminate cross-jurisdictional differences in trade reporting standards to boost transparency and the monitoring of systemic risk.
Reporting & Disclosures
Global ESG Investing Qualification Launched by CFA Institute
By ESG Investor | 15/03/2021
Originally created by the CFA Society of the UK, the Certificate in ESG Investing will now be made available in financial hubs globally.
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