International

    Data Privacy

    China Issues Draft Rules on Cross-border Data Flows

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/06/2019

    It is difficult to see how prior regulatory approval of every transfer of personal data from China is workable, says Hogan Lovells partner Mark Parsons.

    KYC & CDD

    Automatic Exchange of Information is Working, Says OECD

    By Ralph Cunningham | 13/06/2019

    New data from the OECD indicates that Hong Kong and Singapore are adhering to tighter global standards on tax transparency.

    Market Risk

    ISDA Chief Urges Accounting Bodies to Prioritise Benchmark Reform

    By Editors | 12/06/2019

    ISDA chief Scott O’Malia says market participants need clarity from the IASB and FASB on the accounting implications of a switch from IBORs to RFRs.

    Capital Adequacy

    FSB Examines Effects of Post-Crisis Reforms on SME Financing

    By Editors | 11/06/2019

    SME lending growth has resumed in recent years, and access to external finance for SMEs appears to have improved, particularly in advanced economies.

    Market Abuse

    Switzerland Fines Five Global Banks Involved in FX Trading Cartel

    By Editors | 10/06/2019

    Adding to the European Commission’s $1.2bn fine last month, Citigroup, Barclays, RBS, JP Morgan and MUFG have been fined $91mn by the Swiss Competition Commission.

    DeFi & Web3

    FSB: Decentralisation Could Benefit Financial Stability

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2019

    While decentralised financial technologies do pose risks, they may increase competition and diversity in the financial system and reduce existing entities’ systemic importance.

    Sustainable Finance

    IOSCO Publishes Recommendations on Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 08/06/2019

    The report identifies the prerequisites for creating an ecosystem that facilitates sustainable finance, and sets out 10 recommendations for growth and emerging markets.

    Trading & Investment

    FSB Publishes User Guide to Overnight Risk Free Rates

    By Editors | 07/06/2019

    The user guide provides an overview of RFRs, details on how they are calculated, and options on how they can be used in cash products.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    FSB TCFD: Not Enough Companies Disclosing Climate Risk Information

    By Editors | 07/06/2019

    The Task Force said some of the results of its disclosure review and survey are encouraging, but not enough companies are disclosing decision-useful climate-related financial information.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CPMI-IOSCO Paper on CCP Default Management Auctions

    By Editors | 07/06/2019

    The discussion paper describes the considerations CCPs take into account when planning and conducting default management auctions.

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