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FSB welcomes US Proposals for Reducing Moral Hazard Risks

FSB launches peer review on compensation and invites feedback from stakeholders

The FSB has launched a peer review of implementation of the FSB Principles for Sound Compensation Practices and their Implementation Standards.

FSB Plenary meets in Basel, Switzerland

The FSB met in Basel today to take forward the regulatory policy reform agenda and reaffirm the timelines for policy development and implementation in 2010. The meeting also agreed on a framework for strengthening adherence to international standards, and reviewed current conditions and adjustment in the financial system.

FSB releases reports submitted to the G20

The FSB is publishing today the following four reports submitted to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors: (i) Progress since the Pittsburgh Summit in Implementing the G20 Recommendations for Strengthening Financial Stability (ii) Exit from extraordinary financial sector support measures (iii) Guidance to Assess the Systemic Importance of Financial Institutions, Markets and Instruments: Initial Considerations, and (iv) The Financial Crisis and Information Gaps

FSB issues Implementation Standards for the Principles for Sound Compensation Practices

The implementation standards focus on areas of the FSB Principles for Sound Compensation Practices where rapid progress is especially needed.

G20 Leaders endorse the Financial Stability Board’s Charter

The G20 Leaders at today’s Pittsburgh Summit endorsed the Charter formally establishing the Financial Stability Board (FSB).The Charter also sets out its objectives, mandate, membership and organisational processes.

Financial Stability Board reports on improving financial regulation

The FSB is publishing today two reports submitted to G20 Leaders for their Pittsburgh Summit which cover policy measures for improving financial regulation and progress in implementing the London Summit recommendations for strengthening financial stability.

FSB Plenary meets in Paris, France

At its meeting in Paris, the FSB reviewed the main risks facing the financial system and potential policy responses. It also discussed further work to improve financial regulation and progress in implementing reforms.

FSB holds inaugural meeting in Basel, Switzerland

The FSB held its inaugural meeting in Basel on 26-27 June. This was the first meeting since the Financial Stability Forum (FSF) was re-established as the FSB with an expanded membership and a broader mandate to promote financial stability.

Monitoring Group announces adoption of formal Charter

The Monitoring Group, a group of international regulatory bodies and related organizations committed to advancing the public interest in areas related to international audit quality, announces the adoption of a formal Charter.