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    Big Picture

    FSB Highlights Market Fragmentation Issues in Letter to G20

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2019

    In a letter to the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors, the FSB says the development of post-crisis reforms is “nearly complete”, but implementation progress remains uneven.

    Capital / Liquidity

    US Fed Finalises Easier Capital, Liquidity Rules for Banks

    By Editors | 14/10/2019

    Banks that present less risk, including foreign banks, will have reduced requirements. An idea to subject US branches of foreign banks to new liquidity requirements has also been dropped.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB, IMF Report Progress on G20 Data Gaps Initiative

    By Editors | 14/10/2019

    The report notes that China is one of the countries that has outstanding issues with removing barriers to full trade reporting and access to trade repository data.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Governance of OTC Derivatives Data Elements Finalised

    By Editors | 10/10/2019

    The FSB has now published the final governance arrangements for both the UTI and UPI, while CPMI-IOSCO has published the same for the other critical data elements.

    Market Infrastructure

    BNM to Require FIs to Report Climate-related Exposures

    By Editors | 02/10/2019

    Malaysia’s central bank will use the reported data to set new regulatory standards that better reflect the risks from climate-related exposures.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore FIs Need Stronger Cyber Risk Culture: MAS CSAP

    By Editors | 01/10/2019

    CSAP members cite poor risk culture as a frequent contributing factor during cyber incidents, highlighting that clear expectations must be set at the board and senior management level.

    Big Picture

    Climate Risk Resilience Vital for Financial Stability: S&P

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2019

    Banks need to act now to minimise future climate-related costs and the impact on their creditworthiness, says a new report from S&P Global Ratings.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan Regulators Seek Data on Financial Firms’ Risky Investments

    By Editors | 10/09/2019

    The BOJ and FSA are collecting data on financial firms’ holdings of collateralised loan obligations and leveraged loans to understand the risks they present.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Introduces New Liquidity Facilities for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2019

    The updated Liquidity Facilities Framework is part of ongoing work to maintain the integrity and stability of Hong Kong’s monetary and financial systems, said HKMA chief Norman Chan.

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA Proposes New Prudential Standard on Executive Pay

    By Editors | 24/07/2019

    Key proposals include limits on the financial performance component of variable compensation, a 7-year deferral period for executive bonuses, and claw back for up to 4 years.

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