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Sustainable Finance in Emerging Markets and the Role of Securities Regulators

IOSCO report sets out recommendations for emerging market member jurisdictions to consider when issuing regulations or guidance regarding sustainable financial instrument

International Organization of Securities Commissions report explores trends and challenges that influence the development of sustainable finance in emerging capital markets. It also provides an overview of the initiatives that regulators, stock exchanges, policy makers and other key stakeholders in emerging markets have undertaken in this area. The report identifies the prerequisites for creating an ecosystem that facilitates sustainable finance, such as an appropriate regulatory framework and fit-for-purpose market infrastructure, reporting and disclosure requirements, governance and investor protection guidelines and mechanisms to address needs and requirements of institutional investors.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jun 2019

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Financial inclusion

Sectors: Securities

Climate Change: Considerations for Regulators and Supervisors

TC webinar discusses various aspects of climate change

Toronto Centre webinar on climate change discusses: i) systemic risk; ii) role of litigation in reducing gaps in climate change; iii) challenges and opportunities for supervisors and regulators; iv) UN Paris Climate Agreement; v) interaction among courts, and public and private actors; and vi) transparency and meaningful disclosure.

Publisher: Toronto Centre Release date: May 2019

Type: TC Videos

Topics: Climate change

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions, Securities

Measuring Financial Inclusion and the FinTech Revolution

TC webinar discusses global metrics of access to, and use of, financial services

Toronto Centre webinar findings include: i) financial inclusion is on the rise globally; ii) progress has been significant but uneven; iii) digital financial transactions are increasing; iv) women lag men on access to identification and digital technology; and v) there are opportunities to increase inclusive financial inclusion by digitizing payments.

Publisher: Toronto Centre Release date: Apr 2019

Type: TC Videos

Topics: FinTech, Financial inclusion, Gender equality

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions, Securities

Sustainable Finance and Investing With Impact

TC Note sets out implications for emerging market finance

Toronto Centre note provides an overview of: i) how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and sustainable finance have evolved; ii) key ways that financial markets in emerging market countries may need to change to better mobilize the private financing needed; and iii) actions financial market authorities can focus on to accelerate the growth of financial systems in ways that allow them to take advantage of the opportunities while managing the risks that financing the SDGs present.

Publisher: Toronto Centre Release date: Apr 2019

Type: TC Notes

Topics: Financial inclusion, Climate change

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions, Securities

Payment Services Act

MAS legislation on payment services

Monetary Authority of Singapore new payments legislation to: i) implement a single payment services licence to regulate existing and new payment services; ii) establish a regulatory structure for significant payment systems and retail payment services; and iii) address regulatory risks and concerns.

Publisher: National Regulators Release date: Apr 2019 Country: Singapore

Type: Law, Regulation and Policy

Topics: Financial market infrastructure, Financial inclusion, FinTech, Consumer education and protection, Operational risk

Sectors: Banking

Climate Change: Financial Risks and Opportunities

TC executive panel at IMF/World Bank Spring 2019 meetings

Toronto Centre executive panel discussion examined next steps that financial authorities can take to protect financial systems, investors and the public against climate-related risks.

Publisher: Toronto Centre Release date: Apr 2019

Type: TC Videos

Topics: Climate change

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions, Securities

International Cybersecurity, Data and Technology Principles

ISDA, EBF and GFMA principles encourage effective global policy measures on cybersecurity, data and technology

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, European Banking Federation and the Global Financial Markets Association principles set out considerations to be taken into account when a jurisdiction or standard-setting body creates laws, regulations or standards that affect technology infrastructure of financial services firms operating globally.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Apr 2019

Type: Guideline

Topics: Operational risk, Cyber risk

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Securities

A New Banking Model for Africa: Lessons on Digitization from Four Years of Operations

IFC and Mastercard Foundation guide to support financial institutions embarking on their digital transformation

International Finance Corporation and Mastercard Foundation report sets out lessons on digitization. This study extracts lessons from several interim reports into a singular end report on DFS strategy and implementation, business models and how institutional culture and change management influence organizations undertaking a DFS journey. By analyzing the experiences of these FIs over time, the study yields valuable lessons and benchmarks for the industry and helps to differentiate salient DFS issues faced by FIs versus mobile network operators.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Apr 2019

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: FinTech, Operational risk, Consumer education and protection

Sectors: Banking

Fintech in Latin America and the Caribbean: Stocktaking

IMF report provides insight into FinTech developments, risks arising and initial regulatory responses

International Monetary Fund paper documents the evolution of FinTech in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on financial development, the FinTech landscape for domestic and cross border payments and alternative financing, cybersecurity, financial integrity and stability risks, regulatory responses, and considerations for central bank digital currencies.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Mar 2019

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: FinTech, Cyber risk, Operational risk

Sectors: Banking

Report on Other Information to be Provided to Prospective and Current Members

EIOPA report sets out principles for transparent, timely and clear information provision on pensions

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority report analyzes national practices existing prior to the implementation of the IORP II Directive on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provisions (IORPs).

Publisher: Regional Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Mar 2019

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Transparency and disclosure, Consumer education and protection, Pension and retirement plans

Sectors: Pensions

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Sustainable Finance in Emerging Markets and the Role of Securities Regulators

Climate Change: Considerations for Regulators and Supervisors

Measuring Financial Inclusion and the FinTech Revolution

Sustainable Finance and Investing With Impact

Payment Services Act

Climate Change: Financial Risks and Opportunities

International Cybersecurity, Data and Technology Principles

A New Banking Model for Africa: Lessons on Digitization from Four Years of Operations

Fintech in Latin America and the Caribbean: Stocktaking

Report on Other Information to be Provided to Prospective and Current Members

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