International

Credit Risk

IOSCO Sets Risk Standards for Non-Cleared OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 29/01/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has finalized its risk mitigation standards for uncleared over-the-counter derivatives.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong’s SFC, ESMA Sign Central Counterparties Deal

By Editors | 18/01/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have agreed to enhance cooperation in overseeing Hong Kong-established central counter parties seeking recognition by ESMA.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Should Bankers Even Be Paid?

By Peter Guy | 15/01/2015

Regulators have embarked on a long and winding crusade to control bankers’ salaries.

Capital Adequacy

Christmas Ghosts of Regulation Past

By Peter Guy | 24/12/2014

Regulations of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come pay us a visit.

Market Abuse

‘Spoofing’: Don’t do the Crime If you Can’t Do The Time

By Peter Guy | 18/12/2014

US government tries to criminalise a high frequency trading tactic. Will computers be convicted?

Structural Regulation

Basel Committee, IOSCO Issue Guidelines on Securitization Structures

By Editors | 12/12/2014

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have issued new guidelines to help the financial industry develop simple and transparent securitization structures.

Resolution & Recovery

A Closer Look at ISDA’s Proposed Stay on Derivatives Settlement

By Peter Guy | 03/12/2014

An interview with ISDA reveals and clarifies how the industry seeks to end ‘too big to fail’.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Tackles Cross-Border Regulation

By Editors | 25/11/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is consulting the industry on so-called “regulatory tools” or norms designed to guide regulators in supervising financial activities that cross national borders.

Capital Adequacy

Former Central Banker Reflects on Financial Regulations

By Peter Guy | 25/11/2014

Kevin Lynch, Vice Chairman, BMO Financial Group and Canada’s former Deputy Minister of Finance discusses regulatory trends.