INTERNATIONAL

LME/HKEx Launches Trade Reporting Service LMEwire, Meets EMIR Deadline

By Editors | 16/02/2014

LME Clear launches new trade-reporting service and meets the February 12 deadline set out by the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.

Regulatory Change Slows Growth Among Financial Services Firms, SunGard Survey Says

By Editors | 11/02/2014

A new report from SunGard highlights how regulatory change is second only to market volatility as an executive issue for financial services firms.

IOSCO Consults on Revisions to Code for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 11/02/2014

International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) has called for enhanced provisions in the code of conduct for credit rating agencies.

IOSCO Issues Report on Risks and Benefits of Financial Return Crowd-Funding

By Editors | 06/02/2014

The Research Department of the International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a paper that highlights risks associated with the fast-growing crowd-funding industry.

Australian Govt-Backed CMCRC Launches Market Design Review Tool ‘Dashboard’

By Editors | 04/02/2014

The Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre has launched a market assessment tool, Market Quality Dashboard, designed to aid regulators oversee securities markets.

IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Protection of Client Assets

By Editors | 29/01/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a final report on client asset protection to guide regulators in the supervision of intermediaries holding client assets.

Basel Committee Outlines Sound Practices in Capital Planning Process

By Editors | 26/01/2014

The Basel Committee presents sound practices observed by banks that foster overall improvement in the capital planning processes.

IOSCO Gains 100th MMoU Signatory in Fight Against Financial Misconduct

By Editors | 26/01/2014

The Indonesian Financial Services Authority has become the 100th signatory to the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMoU) on cooperation and exchange of information.

Kinetic Partners: Attitude Towards Regulation Softens, Highlights Need for Global Coordination

By Editors | 23/01/2014

Business executives’ attitude toward regulation improves, but the need for global coordination remains, a survey by consulting and advisory firm Kinetic Partners reveals.