Financial Stability Board

    Cryptocurrency

    FSB Issues Statement on Crypto Assets Ahead of G20 Meeting

    By Editors | 11/07/2022

    The statement clarifies that so-called stablecoins and other crypto-assets “do not operate in a regulation-free space”.

    Cryptocurrency

    US Treasury Outlines Approach to International Engagement on Crypto

    By Editors | 11/07/2022

    The US will promote the adoption and implementation of international standards while ensuring a “coordinated message” and limiting duplication of work.

    Payments & Settlements

    FSB Urges Adoption of LEI in Cross-border Payments

    By Editors | 10/07/2022

    Using the LEI in cross-border payments could facilitate straight-through processing, reduce costs, increase transaction speeds, and facilitate KYC compliance.

    Payments & Settlements

    FSB Advances Work on G20 Cross-border Payments Roadmap

    By Editors | 08/07/2022

    The FSB has proposed KPIs and data sources for monitoring progress toward quantitative global targets for addressing the challenges faced by cross-border payments.

    Cryptocurrency

    IOSCO Outlines Planned Work to Address Crypto Market Risks

    By Editors | 07/07/2022

    The roadmap will initially focus IOSCO’s Fintech Taskforce on work to analyse and respond to market integrity and investor protection concerns.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Plenary Highlights Continued Financial Stability Concerns

    By Editors | 03/07/2022

    The FSB expressed concerns over the outlook for financial stability, volatility in commodity markets, and strains in crypto-asset markets.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB, IMF Conclude Second G20 Data Gaps Initiative

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    A third data gaps initiative has been proposed, to address data gaps relating to climate change, fintech and financial inclusion, among other things.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Works to Develop Systemic Approach to NBFI Risks

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The FSB explains the sources of risk in the NBFI sector, and the data, tools and policy approaches available to monitor and address these risks.

    Cryptocurrency

    G7 Urges FSB to Swiftly Develop Regulations for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2022

    FSB asked to “advance the swift development and implementation of consistent and comprehensive regulation of crypto-asset issuers and service providers”.

    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea to Enact ‘Digital Assets Basic Act’ in 2023

    By Editors | 17/05/2022

    More banks will be able to offer services to crypto investors. The Bank of Korea Act will be revised to allow CBDC introduction.

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