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Assessment of Shadow Banking Activities, Risks and Post-Crisis Policy Tools

FSB report on shadow banking activities and risks and the adequacy of post-crisis policy tools to address financial stability concerns

Financial Stability Board assessment highlights that the aspects of shadow banking considered to have contributed to the global financial crisis have declined significantly and no longer pose financial stability risks. Describes how, since the global financial crisis, policies have been introduced at the international level, and both regulatory reforms and new policy tools have been introduced at national/regional levels to address financial stability risks from shadow banking that have materialized to date.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jul 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Shadow banking, Systemic risk

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Securities

Implementation of Principal G20 Financial Regulatory Reforms

FSB third annual report on implementation of post-crisis regulatory reforms

Financial Stability Report provides comprehensive assessment on implementation and effects of the agreed financial regulatory reforms. Implementation progress continues but is uneven across the four core reform areas. Addresses the core elements of the reform program: i) making financial institutions more resilient; ii) ending too-big-to-fail (TBTF); iii) making derivatives markets safer; and iv) transforming shadow banking into resilient market-based finance. Identifies three areas for further vigilance: i) maintaining an open and integrated financial system; ii) market liquidity; and iii) effects of reforms on emerging market and developing economies.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jul 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Peer: Implementation of G20/FSB Financial Reforms in Other Areas, Implementation of G20/FSB Recommendations Related to Securities Markets

Topics: Shadow banking, Capital adequacy, Liquidity risk and rules, Recovery and resolution, Systemically important financial institutions (SIFIs), Derivatives

Sectors: Banking, Securities, Insurance

Insurance Core Principles 1, 2, 18 and 19

IAIS consultation on proposed revisions to the ICPs and integration of ComFrame-related materials into the ICPs

International Association of Insurance Supervisors consultation sets out proposed revisions to Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) addressing characteristics of supervisory agencies: ICP 1 (Objectives, Powers and Responsibilities of the Supervisor), and ICP 2 (Supervisor); and conduct of business requirements: ICP 18 (Intermediaries) and ICP 19 (Conduct of Business). Proposes to integrate the Common Framework for the Supervision of Internationally Active Insurance Groups (ComFrame), which sets out standards and guidance specific to the supervision of internationally active insurance groups, into relevant ICPs.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jun 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Supervisory framework, Conduct

Sectors: Insurance

Deadline for comments: Jun 2017

Review of OTC Derivatives Market Reforms

FSB review of effectiveness and broader effects of reform

Financial Stability Board report assesses implementation of G20 reforms to over-the-counter (OTC) derivative markets, effectiveness of reforms in meeting G20 objectives, and broader effects of reforms. Review findings include: i) implementation of reforms is now well progressed; ii) progress has been made toward mitigating systemic risk; iii) progress has been made in improving transparency; iv) further study should be made on effects of reforms in protecting against market abuse; and v) a range of views have been expressed on the impact of market reforms on spreads and liquidity in OTC derivatives markets.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jun 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Peer: Implementing OTC Derivatives Market Reforms

Topics: Derivatives, Transparency and disclosure, Systemic risk

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Securities

Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

FSB report on recommendations for helping businesses disclose climate-related financial information

Financial Stability Board Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures final report establishes recommendations for disclosing clear, comparable and consistent information about the risks and opportunities presented by climate change.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jun 2017

Type: Guideline

Peer: Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures , Phase 1 Report & Public Consultation of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

Topics: Climate change , Risk management, Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Securities

Financial Stability Implications from FinTech

FSB report on implication of new technologies and providers and matters requiring authorities' attention

Financial Stability Board report identifies 10 areas that merit authorities' attention, of which three are seen as priorities for international collaboration: i) managing operational risk from third-party service providers; ii) mitigating cyber risks; and iii) monitoring macrofinancial risks that could emerge as FinTech activities increase.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jun 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Peer: FinTech Credit

Topics: Financial inclusion, Financial market infrastructure, FinTech, Cyber risk

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Securities

Range of Practices in Implementing the Countercyclical Capital Buffer Policy

BCBS report on how jurisdictions are implementing the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB)

Basel Committee on Banking Supervision report details various national CCyB policy frameworks and operational aspects. Notes how CCyB policy frameworks differ markedly with respect to: i) their governance structures; ii) number of indicators used to identify periods of excess credit and systemic risk; iii) degree of reliance on formal versus judgmental approach in making CCyB decisions; and iv) communication and reciprocity practices.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jun 2017

Type: Implementation

Parent: Guidance for National Authorities Operating the Countercyclical Capital Buffer

Peer: Countercyclical Capital Buffer Implementation, Frequently Asked Questions on the Basel III Countercyclical Capital Buffer

Topics: Capital adequacy, Credit risk, Systemic risk, Macroprudential

Sectors: Banking

Order Routing Incentives

IOSCO report on practices used by market regulators regarding incentives for order routing that may influence treatment of clients by intermediaries

International Organization of Securities Commissions report on conduct requirements for brokers and firms to manage conflicts of interest associated with routing orders and obtaining best execution. Reviews approaches and practices used by regulators regarding incentives for order routing and execution. Assesses how requirements interact with market practices in different jurisdictions to shape order routing incentives and how these incentives influence behaviour of intermediaries towards their clients.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jun 2017

Type: Sound Practice

Topics: Consumer education and protection, Conduct, Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Securities

Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

FSB guidance on how to implement the TCFD recommendations

Financial Stability Board guidance contains: i) directions on the application of the recommendations; ii) recommendations and supporting recommended disclosures that describe information that investors, lenders, and insurance underwriters need to make economic decisions; iii) guidance to assist preparers by providing context and suggestions for implementing recommended disclosures; and iv) supplemental guidance that highlights important sector-specific considerations for the financial and non-financial sectors potentially most affected by climate change.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jun 2017

Type: Guideline

Peer: Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

Topics: Climate change , Risk management, Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Securities

Wholesale Market Conduct

IOSCO report describes tools and approaches to discourage, identify, prevent and sanction misconduct in wholesale markets

International Organization of Securities Commissions report identifies the tools used by market regulators to minimize misconduct risk arising from the particular characteristics of wholesale markets, such as a decentralized market structure, opacity, conflicts of interest involving market makers, size and organizational complexity of market participants, and increasing automation.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Jun 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Conduct, Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Securities

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382 records

Assessment of Shadow Banking Activities, Risks and Post-Crisis Policy Tools

Implementation of Principal G20 Financial Regulatory Reforms

Insurance Core Principles 1, 2, 18 and 19

Review of OTC Derivatives Market Reforms

Financial Stability Implications from FinTech

Range of Practices in Implementing the Countercyclical Capital Buffer Policy

Order Routing Incentives

Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

Wholesale Market Conduct

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