25 June 2013
At its meeting in Basel yesterday, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) discussed vulnerabilities affecting the global financial system and progress in authorities’ work to
strengthen global financial regulation.
This report outlines a list of 9 principles against which both the industry and regulators can assess the quality of regulation and industry practices concerning Exchange Traded Funds (ETF). Generally, these principles reflect a common approach and are a practical guide for regulators and industry practitioners.
3 June 2013
This paper examines the deposit insurer's role in early detection and timely intervention frameworks and, where appropriate, suggests guidance in order to enhance these frameworks.
This updated best practices paper reflects the latest relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) in response to challenges faced by countries in the implementation of Recommendation 6, which requires countries to implement the targeted financial sanctions regimes to comply with UNSCRs relating to the prevention and suppression of terrorism and terrorist financing, such as UNSCR 1267(1999) and its successor resolutions, and UNSCR 1373(2001).
The new guidance assists countries in implementing not only targeted financial sanctions, but also other measures, such as activity-based financial prohibitions and vigilance measures.
1 June 2013
This Guidance examines how new and innovative payment products and services work, and how to regulate and supervise this activity in line with a risk-based approach.
This Guidance will assist in the effective implementation of these additional measures for foreign, domestic and international organisation PEPs, their family members and close associates, as set out in Recommendations 12 and 22.