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FSB says RFRs must be anchored in robust markets

With the London interbank offer rate (Libor) being steadily abandoned by the financial system, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) said it is important that the replacement overnight risk-free rates (RFRs) be underpinned by robust and liquid markets.

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FSB concerned about CCP and insurer resolution risks

Urgent work is needed to plug holes in global financial regulatory frameworks to stave off a potential crisis emanating from a failing international systemic clearing house or insurer, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) warned.

IOSCO appoints CNMV’s Buenaventura to head up its Sustainable Finance Task Force

On December 5, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) said it had appointed Rodrigo Buenaventura, chair of Spain’s Securities Market Commission (CNMV), to head up its Sustainable Finance Task Force.

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Basel Committee finds Basel III has boosted resilience of previously weak banks

In its third evaluation report on the global crisis financial reforms, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said bank resilience has increased with even greater strides seen from firms most impacted by the reforms helping to reduce systemic risk. 

James Alexander, UKSIF

Global taxonomies battle risks undermining green finance

Dozens of countries have embarked on developing their own sustainable taxonomies. Many use the ground-breaking, if flawed, EU taxonomy as a template. What degree of interoperability will emerge from these varying standards and how does the US, an outlier, fit in?

Silke Bernard, Linklaters

Firms should prepare for tightening ESG standards

Around the world we are seeing nations and new networks ramping up their efforts to meet their climate goals and transition to a green economy. But the road ahead is far from smooth, and a number of real challenges can be seen on the horizon. We examine some of the key ESG headwinds we face and discuss their impact on global climate action, financing and the geopolitical landscape.

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Basel Committee brings clarity to crypto, but bankers disappointed

Banks now have a much clearer view over how they can interact with crypto-assets following the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision rolling out its final crypto standards. Though it reduces regulatory uncertainties, banks were largely disappointed.

CFA Institute calls for harmonisation of crypto-asset regulation

Policy-makers should try to harmonise crypto regulatory frameworks, classify them, be technology neutral and regulate stablecoins for systemic risks, the CFA Institute said on January 4 in a report.

G-SIB banking unchanged but movement within list

The rankings of the global systemically important banks (G-SIB) published by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) remains unchanged from last year at 30. However there has been movement within the list.

Jenny Merriman

COP15: central banks join fight to save biodiversity

Financial regulators converge on COP15 in Montreal on December 7-19 determined to push nature loss high up the supervisory agenda. How far will they go to establish rules for biodiversity that replicate the scenario-based stress tests and disclosure regimes coming into place for climate change?