International

Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Capital Adequacy

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.

Supervision & Enforcement

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

Fund Managers Delay on AIFMD Application, Bottlenecks Seen Ahead of July Deadline

By Editors | 20/01/2014

With only six months to go until full implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) on July 22nd, fewer than 20% of alternative investment fund managers (AIFMSs) have submitted an application to their local regulator for AIFMD authorisation, says industry survey.

Anti-Money Laundering

Basel Committee Issues Anti-Money Laundering Risk Guidelines

By Editors | 16/01/2014

Prudent management of these risks together with effective supervisory oversight is critical in protecting the safety and soundness of banks.

Capital Adequacy

Basel Committee Soften Leverage Ratio Requirements

By Editors | 13/01/2014

After pressure from banks, the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision has softened their requirements for calculation of a banks’ leverage ratio.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Regulators to Identify Further ‘Systematically Important’ Financial Institutions

By Editors | 09/01/2014

Regulators are looking to complement their existing ‘too big too fail’ financial organizations with those from the non-bank, non-insurance sector.