FED Revises Reporting Requirements Under Regulation QQ

EIOPA Publishes Q&A on Regulations in September 2018

EIOPA published new sets of questions and answers (Q&A) on guidelines, implementing regulations, and delegating regulations applicable to insurers in Europe.

PRA Consults on Part 2 of Implementing Extension of SM&CR to Insurers

PRA published the consultation paper CP20/18, which proposes rules for certain consequential changes and minor administrative amendments related to the extension of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) for insurers.

BoE Launches Public Register for the UK Money Markets Code

The Money Markets Committee (MMC) of BoE, which comprises market participants from a wide range of banks, other financial and non-financial institutions, has launched a Public Register.

APRA Finalizes Prudential Standards for Private Health Insurers

APRA released a package of prudential standards and guides to improve governance and decision-making in the private health insurance (PHI) industry.

Bank of France Hosts Meeting to Discuss Cyber Security of FMIs

At a roundtable in Paris that was hosted by the Bank of France, key global and regional payment, clearing, and settlement operators met to discuss cyber-security and the resilience of financial market infrastructures (FMIs) and the wider market ecosystem.

ECB Consults on Part 2 of Guide to Assessments of License Applications

ECB launched a public consultation on Part 2 of the guide to assessments of license applications. Part 2 complements the Licensing Guide published in March 2018 and both documents should be read together as one guide.

OSFI Consults on Revised Guideline for Insurer Asset Securitizations

OSFI proposed amendments to the guideline (Guideline B-5) specifying the regulatory framework for asset securitization transactions of insurers.

ESRB Updates List of Countercyclical Capital Buffers in September 2018

ESRB updated the table showing the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) rates applicable in the countries in the Eurosystem.

ESRB Updates the Summary of National Macro-Prudential Measures in EU

ESRB updated its overview of national measures of macro-prudential interest in the EU and the European Economic Area.

ESMA Updates List of Technical Standards Under Its Mandate

ESMA updated the overview of implementing and regulatory technical standards under its mandate, with information about the process and related documents.

IMF Reports on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Kazakhstan

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Kazakhstan.

FSB Publishes Responses to a Consultation Related to OTC Derivatives

FSB published responses to the consultation on evaluation of the effects of G20 financial regulatory reforms on the incentives to centrally clear over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives.

EP Publishes Briefing on Proposal for Sovereign Bond Backed Securities

The European Parliament (EP) published a briefing that outlines the main purposes of the “enabling regulatory framework” for the development of sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).

EC Publishes Regulatory Technical Standards on Settlement Discipline

The Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/1229, which supplements the Central Securities Depositories (CSD) Regulation (EU Regulation No 909/2014) with regard to the regulatory technical standards on settlement discipline, has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

FASB Proposes Improvements for the 2019 US GAAP Reporting Taxonomy

FASB published proposed technical and other conforming improvements for the 2019 US GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy and the 2019 SEC Reporting Taxonomy.

ESMA Reports Diversity in Markets for Structured Retail Products

ESMA published the results of its study of the EU market in structured retail products, from an investor protection perspective.

IFRS Releases Taxonomy Formula Linkbase 2018

IFRS released the taxonomy formula linkbase 2018. The IFRS Taxonomy formula linkbase 2018 is an accompanying material to the IFRS taxonomy 2018.

PRA Proposes Reporting Changes In Line with the EBA Taxonomy 2.9

PRA is proposing (in CP19/18) to update certain reporting requirements to reflect relevant proposals made by the EBA in its open consultations on changes to the implementing technical standards on supervisory reporting.

EBA Publishes Version 1.1 of Standardized NPL Data Templates

EBA published Version 1.1 of the standardized non-performing loan (NPL) data templates that are aimed to facilitate the NPL sale transactions across EU.

FED Publishes Notice on Temporary Approval of Revisions to FR Y-9C

FED has temporarily approved revisions to the mandatory Consolidated Financial Statements for Holding Companies (FR Y-9C) pursuant to the authority delegated to FED by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

FED Publishes Notice on Temporary Approval of Revisions to FR 2052a

FED has temporarily approved revisions to the mandatory Complex Institution Liquidity Monitoring Report (FR 2052a), pursuant to the authority delegated to FED by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

IMF Paper Examines Macro-Prudential Policy Frameworks Worldwide

IMF published a working paper on a study looking for robust and implementable framework for macro-prudential stress tests and policies.

IMF Paper Examines Fintech Landscape in MENAP and CCA Regions

IMF published a working paper that reviews the fintech landscape in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) and Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) regions.

ESA Report Assesses Risks and Vulnerabilities in EU Financial System

The Joint Committee of ESAs published its report on the risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system.

US Agencies Reaffirm the Role of Supervisory Guidance

US Agencies (CFPB, FDIC, FED, NCUA, and OCC) issued a joint statement explaining the role of supervisory guidance for regulated institutions.

BCBS Issues Basel III Monitoring Updates for September 2018

BCBS released the Basel III monitoring workbook (version 3.8.2) and its accompanying instructions, along with an updated list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the collection of June 2018 data.

EC Regulation on Capital Requirement Calculations for Securitizations

EC published the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/1221 on the calculation of regulatory capital requirements for securitizations and simple, transparent, and standardized (STS) securitizations held by insurance and reinsurance undertakings.

ESRB Publishes the Annual EU Shadow Banking Monitor

ESRB published the annual EU Shadow Banking Monitor, which covers data up to the end of 2017.

EBA Revises List of Validation Rules for Reporting

EBA issued a revised list of validation rules in its implementing technical standards on supervisory reporting.

CFPB Issues Rule to Clarify Provisions of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act

CFPB issued an interpretive and procedural rule to implement and clarify the requirements of section 104(a) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCP Act), which amended certain provisions of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.

ESMA Publishes Feedback to Consultation on Clearing Obligation in EMIR

ESMA published the responses received to the consultation paper on the clearing obligation under European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

ESMA Updates Its Benchmarks Register Under the Benchmarks Regulation

ESMA has moved its register for benchmark administrators and third-country benchmarks to the ESMA registers database.

ECB Consults on Risk-Specific Chapters of Guide to Internal Models

ECB is consulting on the credit risk, market risk, and counterparty credit risk chapters of its guide to internal models for banks.

BDF Publishes Supporting Documents for AnaCredit Reporting

BDF published additional supporting information for AnaCredit reporting in the form of documents titled "Focus on host branches" and "Focus on home branches."

ESMA Publishes Report on Trends, Risks, and Vulnerabilities in EU

ESMA published its second report of the year on the trends, risks, and vulnerabilities in EU. This issue of the biannual report covers the period from January 01, 2018 to June 30, 2018.

EBA Publishes QIS Templates for Basel III Impact Assessment in EU

EBA released two sets of templates for use in the 2018 impact assessment of the finalized Basel III standards.

EC Vice President Speaks About Digital Challenges in Financial Sector

During the Austrian Financial Market Authority event in Vienna, the EC Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis offered introductory remarks on digital challenges for the financial sector.

CFTC Chairman Speaks About Cross-Border Application of the Swaps Rules

At the Eurofi Financial Forum in Vienna, the CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo emphasized that effective cross-border relations are central to the mission of CFTC because of the global nature of the futures and derivatives markets, which the CFTC regulates.

Sabine Lautenschläger of ECB Examines Common Supervisory Culture in EU

Sabine Lautenschläger of ECB, while speaking at the Eurofi Financial Forum 2018 in Vienna, took stock of steps toward establishing a European system of banking supervision and embracing a common supervisory culture.

MAS Consults on Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience of FIs

MAS issued for consultation the proposed requirements for financial institutions (FIs) in Singapore to implement essential cyber security measures to protect their IT systems.

ECON Report on PEPP Proposal Tabled for Plenary in Parliament

The report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP) has been tabled for the Plenary session.

EC Vice President Makes Case to Complete Economic and Monetary Union

At the Eurofi Financial Forum 2018 in Vienna, the EC Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis discussed the completion of the Economic and Monetary Union of the EU and outlined three priorities in this area.

FSB Publishes Responses to Consultation on Infrastructure Finance

FSB published public responses, of thirteen institutions, to the consultative document on evaluation on the effects of financial regulatory reforms on infrastructure finance.

ESAs on Results of Monitoring Exercise on Financial Advice Automation

ESAs published a report on the results of the monitoring exercise on automation in financial advice.

ESMA Publishes Opinion on Proposed Amendments to Standards on SFTR

ESMA published an Opinion in response to the EC proposed amendments of the technical standards on reporting under the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR).

Elke König of SRB on EU Liquidation Regime and Gaps in Banking Union

Elke König of SRB published two articles that express her views on the need for an EU liquidation regime for banks and on ways to close the gaps in the Banking Union regarding funding in resolution.

Peter Praet of ECB on Enabling Pan European Banks in Banking Union

While speaking at the Eurofi Financial Forum 2018 in Vienna, Peter Praet of ECB talked about creating an enabling environment for pan-European banks in the Banking Union.

BCB Consults on Hedge Accounting Criteria Related to IFRS 9

BCB is consulting on the proposal for a normative act providing accounting criteria for the designation and registration of hedge accounting by financial institutions and other institutions that are authorized to operate by BCB.

US Agencies Extend Comment Period on Proposal to Simplify Volcker Rule

US Agencies (CFTC, FDIC, FED, OCC, and SEC) extended until October 17, 2018, the comment period for a proposed rule to simplify and tailor compliance requirements for the Volcker rule.

ANNA and GLEIF Join Forces on ISIN-to-LEI Mapping Initiative

The Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) and GLEIF announced the signing of a new initiative to link International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs) and Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs).

APRA Chair Speaks on Regaining the Lost Confidence in Financial Sector

The APRA Chair Wayne Byres spoke at the Annual Risk Management Association CRO Conference that was held in Sydney.

Bundesbank Publishes the List of Reporting Member States for AnaCredit

Bundesbank published a list of reporting member states for AnaCredit, also specifying that all member states of the euro area are reporting member states for the credit data statistics that are part of the AnaCredit initiative.

Bundesbank Publishes Version 5.0 of Handbook for AnaCredit Validations

Bundesbank published Version 5.0 of the handbook on AnaCredit validation rules. The handbook contains detailed information and instructions on reporting requirements under the AnaCredit regulation.

Yves Mersch of ECB on the Importance of Pan European Payments Services

Yves Mersch of ECB spoke, at the European Institute of Financial Regulation in Paris, about strengthening the European financial industry amid disruptive global challenges in the form of digital technology.

Augustín Carstens of BIS Speaks on Challenges Toward Meeting Data Gaps

During opening remarks of the Ninth Irving Fisher Committee Conference in Basel, the BIS General Manager Augustín Carstens examined the success of the post-crisis G20 Data Gaps Initiative and highlighted that "we have come a very long way toward completing the key statistical initiatives undertaken a decade ago."

OECD Publishes Its Business and Finance Outlook for 2018

OECD published the report on its business and finance outlook for 2018. The report highlights that the financial system risk is elevated and global standards are essential in managing cross-border infrastructure investment.

FASB Proposes Taxonomy Improvements on Three Accounting Standards

FASB staff issued proposed taxonomy improvements on fair value measurement disclosure requirements (Topic 820) and credit losses (Topic 326); it also proposed taxonomy implementation guide on insurance, long-duration contracts.

PRA Issues Update on Reporting Information for Resolution Planning

PRA updated the supervisory statement SS19/13 on resolution planning. SS19/13 sets out the resolution planning information that firms are expected to provide to PRA, in accordance with the PRA Resolution Pack rule in the PRA Rulebook.

ECB Opinion on Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Covered Bond

The opinion was issued in response to a request from the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic and it focuses on the provisions of the draft law related to the Law on critical infrastructure, the Law on cybersecurity, and the Law on banks.

FINMA Announces Transition Periods for Clearing Obligation

FINMA announced the 6, 12, and 18 month transition periods for clearing obligation starting from September 01, 2018.

MAS Responds to Feedback on Large Exposures Framework in Singapore

MAS published its response to the feedback received on proposed revisions to the regulatory framework for large exposures of Singapore-incorporated banks.

HKMA Exempts Entities Outside Hong Kong from Local IRRBB Framework

HKMA is informing the authorized institutions in advance about an impending change on the scope of authorized institutions that will be subject to the new framework for interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB).

CSRC Consults on Depository Receipt Provisions Under SSE-LSE Connect

CSRC proposed provisions on the supervision and administration of depository receipts under the stock connect scheme between Shanghai Stock Exchange, or SSE, and London Stock Exchange, or LSE, (for trial implementation).

EC Approves Prolongation of Italian Guarantee Scheme for NPLs

EC has approved, under the EU State aid rules, prolongation of the Italian guarantee scheme to facilitate the securitization of non-performing loans (NPLs).

OCC Updates “Other Real Estate Owned” Part of Comptroller's Handbook

OCC issued the updated “Other Real Estate Owned” (OREO) booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook.

BoE Publishes Version 3.1.1 of the XBRL Taxonomy and Related Artefacts

BoE published version 3.1.1 of the XBRL taxonomy and the related technical artefacts. To assist firms with their submission of PRA 110, BoE published a taxonomy release note along with the version 3.1.1 of its XBRL taxonomy.

BIRD Initiative of ESCB Publishes Documentation on BIRD Release 2.1

Documentation of the Banks' Integrated Reporting Dictionary (BIRD) Release 2.1 has been published. This release consists of a complete methodology used to describe the various datasets of the different layers (for example: Input Layer, Output Layer) in the BIRD.

BCBS Amends Additional Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements for ECL Model

BCBS released a technical amendment on additional Pillar 3 disclosure requirements for the jurisdictions implementing an expected credit loss (ECL) accounting model as well as for the jurisdictions adopting transitional arrangements for the regulatory treatment of accounting provisions.

APRA Reporting Guidance for Large Exposures of Insurers on GRF 117.0

APRA issued reporting guidance for large exposures and reinsurance central counterparties in the form of lists of counterparty groups and exposure descriptions. While reporting, insurers should match the exact spelling specified in these lists, where applicable.

DNB Publishes Banking and Insurance Newsletters for August 2018

DNB issued the banking and insurance newsletters for August 2018. The newsletters for this month highlight the work of DNB on reducing the reporting burden, offering clarity about research conducted by DNB, and other requests from the sector.

FSB Publishes Responses to the Public Consultation on Cyber Lexicon

FSB published the 28 responses received to the public consultation on draft Cyber Lexicon.

Bank of Finland Updates Requirements for AnaCredit Reporting

Bank of Finland revised the documents on AnaCredit requirements (version 2.6) and the description of electronic reporting for credit data collection.

CFTC Proposes to Amend the Clearing Requirement to Help End-Users

CFTC unanimously approved a swap clearing requirement proposed rule that would reduce unnecessary burden on bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and community development financial institutions.

BCBS Issues Updates on Basel III Monitoring for June Data Collection

BCBS updated the Basel III monitoring workbook (version 3.8.1), along with the instructions and list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the collection of June 2018 data.

FASB Issues Summary of Tentative Board Decisions at August Meeting

FASB published a summary of the tentative decisions taken at its Board meeting in August 2018.

Central Bank of Bahamas Proposes Approach to the Basel II/III Regime

The Central Bank of Bahamas issued three papers that propose its approach to the capital requirements, the minimum disclosures, and the framework for dealing with domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs).

ESMA Chair Addresses ECON Committee on Securitization Regulation

The ESMA Chair Steven Maijoor discussed Level 2 measures under the Securitization Regulation with the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) in Brussels.

CBIRC Holds Conference on Banking and Insurance Supervision

CBIRC held a video conference on banking and insurance supervision. Topics discussed at the conference include "economic and financial work" conducted since the beginning of the year, analysis of the current situation, and the proposed key tasks for the near future.

FED Updates Technical Instructions for Form FR Y-14A

FED updated technical instructions for reporting form FR Y-14A on capital assessments and stress testing.

BIS Publishes Speech on Impact of Basel II/III in Developing Economies

BIS published a speech—by Mahendra Vikramdass Punchoo, the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Mauritius (BoM)—on the impact of Basel III reforms in the implementation of Basel II/III in emerging market and developing economies.

FASB Updates Accounting for Fees Paid in Cloud Computing Arrangement

FASB amended the Accounting Standards Update that reduces complexity for the accounting for costs of implementing a cloud computing service arrangement.

EP Issues Briefing on Level 2 Measures for Securitization Framework

European Parliament, or EP, published a briefing to support the work of ECON committee on the scrutiny of delegated acts. The briefing provides an overview of the implementing measures, for which drafts are being prepared by ESAs.

FED Proposes to Extend FR 3052 on Supervisory and Regulatory Survey

FED is inviting comments on a proposal to extend for three years, without revision, the Supervisory and Regulatory Survey (FR 3052; OMB No. 7100-0322). FR 3052 collects information from financial institutions specifically tailored to the supervisory, regulatory, and operational responsibilities of FED.

FED Expands Applicability of Policy on Small Bank Holding Companies

FED issued an interim final rule expanding the applicability of its small bank holding company policy statement, as required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCP Act) of 2018.

FASB Improves Disclosures in Notes to Financial Statements

FASB issued two changes to the conceptual framework of FASB and two Accounting Standards Updates that improve the effectiveness of disclosures in notes to financial statements.

ECB Updates Validation Checks and Identifiers for AnaCredit Reporting

ECB updated the validation checks performed on AnaCredit datasets (Version 1.2) and the list of national identifiers for AnaCredit reporting.

EBA Issues Consultations on Supervisory Reporting Framework 2.9

EBA launched three public consultations on amendments to the implementing technical standards on supervisory reporting for the reporting framework 2.9.

FINMA Consults on Revisions to the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA is consulting on the revisions to the FINMA Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance (AMLO-FINMA).

FED Issues Supporting Statement for Regulation QQ on Resolution Plans

FED published supporting statement for the reporting requirements associated with Regulation QQ (FR QQ; OMB No. 7100-0346) on resolution plans.

EBA Single Rulebook Q&A: Second Update for August 2018

This week one answer was published as part of the Single Rulebook Questions and Answers (Q&A). The Q&A offered a clarification regarding the own funds requirement under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR or EU Regulation No 575/2013).

IAIS Publishes Newsletter for August 2018

The August issue of the IAIS newsletter highlights the conclusion of the 11th Annual Global Seminar, which featured two days of discussion on topics such as ComFrame, the Insurance Capital Standard (ICS), and the holistic framework for the mitigation of systemic risk.

IMF Reports on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Saudi Arabia.

US Agencies Allow More Banks to Benefit From Onsite Examination Cycle

US Agencies (FDIC, FED, and OCC) issued interim final rules to expand the number of insured depository institutions and U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks eligible for an 18-month on-site examination cycle.

CBIRC Issues Decision to Abolish and Amend Certain Bank Regulations

CBIRC issued a Decision to abolish and amend certain regulations, with the aim to implement policy spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on promoting formation of a new pattern of comprehensive opening up and on promoting the announced expansion of the banking industry as soon as possible.

Bank of Italy Updates Handbook for AnaCredit Reporting in Italy

Bank of Italy published Version 1.5 of the AnaCredit Handbook for reporting.

ESMA Defines Disclosure Standards Under the Securitization Regulation

ESMA issued, and submitted to EC for endorsement, a set of draft regulatory and implementing technical standards under the Securitization Regulation.

ESRB Updates List of Countercyclical Capital Buffers Applicable in EU

ESRB updated the table showing the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) rates applicable in the countries in the Eurosystem. Also updated were the CCyB rates that have been announced, but not yet implemented, by the designated authorities.

ECB Opinion on Review of Prudential Treatment of Investment Firms

ECB published its opinion (CON/2018/36) on the review of prudential treatment of investment firms.

US Agencies Issue Rule on Treatment of Municipal Securities as HQLAs

US Agencies (FDIC, FED, and OCC) issued an interim final rule amending the liquidity rules to treat certain eligible municipal securities as high-quality liquid assets (HQLAs), as required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 (EGRRCP Act).

ECB Opinion on Proposed Directive and Regulation on Covered Bonds

ECB published its opinion (CON/2018/37) on the proposed directive and regulation on covered bonds. In its opinion, ECB welcomed the objectives of the proposed directive and regulation of promoting further integration of Union financial markets and deepening the Capital Markets Union.

PRA Publishes Supervisory Disclosures Under Solvency II

PRA published supervisory disclosures in line with its obligations under Article 31(2) of the Solvency II Directive.

OSFI Designates D-SIBs and Sets Minimum TLAC Requirements for D-SIBs

OSFI issued orders to the six largest banks in Canada to legally designate them as domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs).

CFTC Simplifies Rules on CCO Duties and Annual Compliance Reporting

CFTC unanimously approved final amendments clarifying and simplifying its regulations governing chief compliance officer (CCO) duties and annual compliance reporting requirements for futures commission merchants (FCM), swap dealers, and major swap participants.

EU Issues Guideline on Statistical Reporting Requirements of ECB

Guideline (EU) 2018/1151 (amending Guideline ECB/2011/23) on the statistical reporting requirements of ECB in the field of external statistics (ECB/2018/19) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

FASB Consults on Improvements to the Credit Losses Standard in US

FASB proposed to amend the Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (titled Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) and issued in June 2016), which introduced an expected credit loss model for the impairment of financial assets measured at amortized cost basis.

SARB Consults on Margin Requirements for Uncleared OTC Derivatives

SARB, along with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority, are consulting on a draft joint standard that prescribes margin requirements for non-centrally cleared over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions.

SEC Adopts Amendments to Simplify and Update Disclosure Requirements

SEC voted to adopt amendments to certain disclosure requirements that have become duplicative, overlapping, or outdated in light of other disclosure requirements, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), or changes in the information environment.

CPMI and IOSCO Consult on Governance of OTC Derivatives Data Elements

CPMI and IOSCO published a consultative report on the governance arrangements for critical data elements (CDEs) of the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives.

MAS Issues Guidelines for Liquidity Risk Management by Fund Managers

MAS issued the final guidelines on liquidity risk management practices for fund management companies, with respect to the management of collective investment schemes (CIS).

ESRB Examines Bank Resolution and Public Backstop in Banking Union

ESRB published a working paper examining bank resolution and public backstop in an asymmetric banking union.

FSB Launches Review on Implementation of the Legal Entity Identifier

FSB launched a thematic peer review on implementation of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for financial markets.

CBB Proposes and Finalizes Rulebook Modules for Banks in August 2018

CBB issued consultations on leverage ratio requirements and high-level controls modules for conventional and Islamic banks. CBB also finalized new requirements on the risk management related and the liquidity risk management modules to the Rulebook Volumes 1 and 2.

FED Issues OMB Supporting Statement on SCCL for Large Banks

FED published the OMB supporting statement on the single-counterpary credit limits (SCCL) for large banks.

OCC Updates Bank Accounting Advisory Series

OCC released an update to the Bank Accounting Advisory Series (BAAS), which reflects accounting standards updates issued by FASB through March 31, 2018, on topics such as hedging and credit losses.

FASB Improves Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts by Insurers

FASB issued amendments in the Accounting Standards Update 2018-12, thereby completing its project on the accounting for long-duration contracts issued by insurance entities.

BCBS Issues Basel III Monitoring Updates for August 2018

BCBS released the Basel III monitoring workbook (version 3.8.0) and its accompanying instructions, along with an updated list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the collection of June 2018 data.

APRA Consults on Improvements to Capital Framework for Deposit Takers

APRA published a discussion paper that outlines the potential approaches to adjust the capital framework for authorized deposit-taking institutions to make capital ratios more transparent, comparable, and flexible.

SARB on Threshold for Applying Jurisdictional Reciprocity in CCyB

SARB issued a directive (D2/2018) on the materiality threshold in respect of exposure to a foreign jurisdiction in applying jurisdictional reciprocity in the countercyclical capital buffer calculation.

DNB Publishes Additional Data Quality Checks for Third Quarter of 2018

DNB published additional data quality checks for the third quarter of 2018.

FDIC Proposes to Renew Three Approved Information Collections

FDIC published a proposal to renew three currently approved collections of information.

ESMA Registers Moody's Investors Service (Nordic) AB as a CRA

ESMA, the direct supervisor of credit rating agencies (CRAs) in EU, has registered Moody’s Investors Service (Nordics) AB as a CRA under the CRA Regulation.

CBIRC Releases Regulatory Banking Indicators for Q2 2018

CBIRC released the key regulatory indicators for the banking sector for the second quarter of 2018.

BoE Explores Demand to Introduce Synchronization to Renewed RTGS

BoE issued a call for interest from organizations, including fintech firms, to explore the demand for introducing synchronized settlement to the renewed Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) service.

IA Issues QIS 2 Templates for Development of Risk-Based Capital Regime

IA of Hong Kong issued templates and technical specifications for the second quantitative impact study (QIS 2) on the development of risk-based capital (RBC) regime.

OSFI Proposes Revisions to Leverage Ratio Disclosure Requirements

OSFI is proposing revisions to the Leverage Ratio Disclosure Requirements guideline. The revisions incorporate a new line to capture the treatment of securitized assets that meet the operational requirements for recognition of significant risk transfer.

SFC Circular on Margin Financing Activities Disguised as Investments

SFC published a circular warning against facilitating the setting up or operation of securities margin financing arrangements by unlicensed persons to circumvent regulatory requirements.

EIOPA Q&A on Regulations: First Update for August 2018

EIOPA published new sets of questions and answers (Q&A) on guidelines, implementing regulations, delegating regulations, and directives applicable to insurers in Europe.

BoE Consults on the Insurance XBRL Taxonomy Version 1.0.0

BoE published public working draft of the standalone National Specific Templates (NSTs) and standard formula reporting for firms with an approved internal model (SF.01) taxonomy, along with the related technical artefacts, that will make up part of BoE’s insurance XBRL taxonomy.

ECB Updates List of Supervised Entities in EU

ECB released the udpated list of supervised entities in the EU, with the current number of significant supervised entities being 119.

EBA Updates Data Used for the Identification of G-SIIs

EBA published 12 indicators and updated the underlying data from the 35 largest institutions in the EU, whose leverage ratio exposure measure exceeds EUR 200 billion.

BCL Updates Instructions and Validation Rules for AnaCredit Reporting

BCL updated list of reporting agents, instructions, and validation rules for reporting under the AnaCredit Regulation.

EC Issues Information Provision Standards Under Benchmarks Regulation

EC published the Implementing Regulation 2018/1105 laying down implementing technical standards on procedures and forms for the provision of information by competent authorities to ESMA under the Benchmarks Regulation (Regulation 2016/1011).

ESMA Updates Validation Rules Under EMIR

ESMA updated its validation rules regarding the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) with regards to the revised technical standards on reporting under Article 9 of EMIR.

OSFI Publishes Mortgage Insurer Capital Adequacy Test Guideline

OSFI issued the final Mortgage Insurer Capital Adequacy Test (MICAT) guideline, along with the guideline impact analysis statement.

FSB Report Maps Interdependencies Between CCPs and Clearing Members

FSB and other international standard-setters (CPMI, IOSCO, and BCBS) published the second report that maps interdependencies between central counterparties (CCPs) and their clearing members and other financial service providers.

EBA Updates XBRL Taxonomy 2.8 for Reporting

EBA published a corrective update to the XBRL taxonomy Version 2.8.

EC Publishes Standards on Templates for Compliance Statement Under BMR

EC published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1106 that lays down implementing technical standards on templates for the compliance statement to be published and maintained by administrators of significant and non-significant benchmarks, pursuant to the Benchmarks Regulation or BMR (EU Regulation 2016/1011).

FED Publishes OMB Supporting Statement for Form FR Y-9C

Among the FED information collections that have been under review, FED posted the final OMB supporting statement for the FR Y-9 family of reports on financial statements for holding companies.

FED Proposes to Revise Annual, Quarterly, and Monthly FR Y-14 Forms

FED issued a proposal to revise, without extension, the annual, quarterly, and monthly Capital Assessments and Stress Testing forms (FR Y-14A/Q/M). Comments must be submitted by October 09, 2018.

FCA Announces Creation of Global Financial Innovation Network

FCA has, in collaboration with 11 financial regulators and related organizations announced the creation of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN), building on its proposal earlier this year to create a global sandbox.

ECB Publishes Services Procurement Guidelines for TIBER-EU Tests

ECB published the Services Procurement Guidelines, which are referred to in, and are an integral part of, the Threat Intelligence-Based Ethical Red Teaming (TIBER-EU) framework.

FSB and Others Consult on Incentive to Centrally Clear OTC Derivatives

FSB, BCBS, CPMI, and IOSCO published a consultative document that examines the effects of G20 financial regulatory reforms on the incentives to centrally clear over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with India

IMF published staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with India. Directors stressed the need to focus on macro-financial and structural policies, also welcoming a range of complementary initiatives taken to address high non-performing loans in public-sector banks (PSBs).

ESMA Responds to EIOPA Questions on AIFMD

ESMA has sent a letter to EIOPA in response to certain questions related to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), which EIOPA had raised on the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) definition and leverage.

FED Issues the Final Regulation on SCCL for Large Banks

FED published, in Federal Register, the final rule to establish the single-counterparty credit limits (SCCL) for banks. FED also issued a proposal to implement a new information collection, the SCCL (FR 2590; OMB No. 7100-NEW) and the associated notice requirements in connection with the final SCCL rule.

ECB Consults on Draft ECB Regulation on Money Market Statistics in EU

ECB is consulting on a draft regulation amending the Money Market Statistical Reporting (MMSR) Regulation (ECB/2014/48), in an effort to improve its money market statistics.

ESMA Updates Transitional Transparency Calculations Under MiFID II

ESMA published an updated version of the transitional transparency calculations (TTC) under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation (MiFID II and MiFIR).

ESRB Updates Overview of National Macro-Prudential Measures in EU

ESRB updated its overview of national measures of macro-prudential interest in the EU and the European Economic Area. The overview covers several measures, including capital buffers and reciprocation measures.

IVASS Publishes Regulation on External Audit of SFCR Under Solvency II

IVASS published Regulation No. 42, which sets out provisions on the external audit of the Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR). SFCR addresses public disclosure of the equity and financial situation envisaged by the Solvency II prudential regime.

HKMA Issues Forms for Making Disclosures Under Parts 2A and 8 of BDR

HKMA published a set of standard disclosure templates and tables, also known as standard forms, (together with the associated explanatory notes) pursuant to sections 6(1)(ab) and 88(1)(b) of the Banking Disclosure Rules (BDR).

Bundesbank Updates Derivation and Validation Rules for Reporting

Bundesbank updated the list of deactivated validation rules and derivation rules for reporting by banks.

IMF Publishes Report on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Brazil

IMF published its staff report report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Brazil.

BoE Issues Final Procedures for Enforcement Decision Making Committee

BoE published policy statement (PS/EDMC2018) on Enforcement Decision Making Committee (EDMC), which provides feedback to responses to the consultation paper CP/EDMC2017.

EBA Single Rulebook Q&A: First Update for August 2018

EBA published answers to seven questions under the Single Rulebook question and answer (Q&A) updates for this week.

BoE Publishes Paper on the Role of Capital Regulation in Repo Markets

BoE published a staff working paper that examines the role of capital regulation in the functioning of the repurchase agreement (repo) market.

IMF Publishes Report on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Hungary

IMF published its staff report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Hungary. The staff report, among others, concludes that the banking system remains, on average, profitable, liquid, and well-capitalized. Bank profitability was high in 2017 and only a few small banks reported losses.

APRA Submission to Productivity Commission Report on Superannuation

APRA published its submission to the Productivity Commission's draft report examining the efficiency and competitiveness of superannuation system in Australia.

ESMA Publishes Bond Liquidity Data Under MiFID II/MiFIR

ESMA issued new data for bonds subject to the pre- and post-trade requirements of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR) through its data register.

EIOPA Publishes Report on Understanding Cyber Insurance in Europe

EIOPA published a report on understanding cyber insurance through a structured dialog with insurance companies in Europe.

APRA Releases Improved Data Quality Controls for D2A Reporting

APRA released improved data quality controls on text fields for D2A reporting. These changes are relevant for all APRA-reporting institutions.

NCUA Proposes to Amend 2015 Risk-Based Capital Rule for Credit Unions

NCUA proposed a rule that would amend its previously revised regulations on prompt corrective action (PCA).

CPMI-IOSCO Issue Report on Implementation Monitoring of PFMI in Canada

CPMI and IOSCO published a Level 2 assessment report on the implementation monitoring of PFMI in Canada.

ESMA Issues Data for Systematic Internalizer Calculations Under MiFID

ESMA published data for the systematic internalizer calculations for equity, equity-like instruments, and bonds under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR).

OSFI Proposes Changes to the Leverage Requirements Guideline for Banks

OSFI proposed revisions to the Leverage Requirements guideline. The revisions will align the guideline with the upcoming modifications to Chapter 4 (Settlement and Counterparty Risk) and Chapter 7 (Securitization) of the Capital Adequacy Requirements (CAR) guideline.

FCA Proposals on Authorization of TPVs Under Securitization Regulation

FCA issued a proposal on the new application and periodic fees for the authorization of Third Party Verification Agents (TPVs) under the Securitization Regulation.

Dubai FSA Updates its Rulebook and Sourcebook Modules in August 2018

Dubai FSA updated several modules of its Rulebook and Sourcebook for financial institutions.

OJK Consults on Asset Securitization and Large Exposures Rules

OJK is consulting on rules for asset securitization, legal lending limit and large exposure provisions, and periodic reporting of commercial banks in Indonesia.

US Treasury Report on Nonbank Financials, Fintech, and Innovation

The U.S. Department of the Treasury released a report identifying improvements to the regulatory landscape that will better support nonbank financial institutions, embrace financial technology, and foster innovation.

OCC to Accept National Bank Charter Applications from Fintech Firms

OCC announced that it will begin accepting applications for national bank charters from nondepository fintech companies engaged in the business of banking.

FED Revises and Extends Form FR Y-9C for Three Years

FED adopted the proposal to extend for three years, with revision, the mandatory FR Y-9 family of reports on financial statements for holding companies.

EBA Publishes Report on the Functioning of Resolution Colleges in EU

EBA published the first report on the functioning of resolution colleges. EBA monitored the activities of 13 colleges established for large cross-border banking groups.

PRA Issues CP18/18 on Implementing the Extension of SM&CR to Insurers

PRA published the consultation paper CP18/18, which sets out its proposed rules for a technical correction to the "Solvency II firms: Insurance General Application Part of the PRA Rulebook." CP18/18 also includes some consequential changes and minor administrative amendments related to the extension of SM&CR to insurers.

EIOPA Issues Paper on Enhancing Macroprudential Framework for Insurers

EIOPA published a paper that identifies, classifies, and provides a preliminary assessment of the potential additional tools and measures to enhance the macro-prudential framework for insurers in EU.

APRA Conducts Post-Implementation Review of Prudential Framework

APRA published four "short topic" consultation papers, as part of the post-implementation review of the superannuation prudential framework.

IAIS Issues Consultations and Documents on ComFrame, ICPs, and ICS

IAIS issued two major public consultation documents, one focused on the qualitative components and the second on the risk-based global Insurance Capital Standard (ICS) Version 2.0. IAIS also released the 2018 Field Testing package, and the final issues paper on climate change risks to the insurance sector.

EBA Publishes Regulatory Standards Related to the STS Regulation in EU

EBA published the final draft regulatory technical standards defining the homogeneity of the underlying exposures in securitization, along with the standards on risk retention for securitization transactions.

EBA Publishes Regulatory Standards on Home-Host Cooperation Under PSD2

EBA published its final draft regulatory technical standards specifying the framework for cooperation and the exchange of information between competent authorities under the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2).

EBA Updates Guidelines on Complaints-Handling to Extend Their Scope

EBA published an update to the Joint Committee guidelines on complaints-handling.

IMF Publishes Report on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Greece

IMF published its staff report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Greece.

FASB Improves Implementation of the Leases Standard in US

FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update that reduces costs and eases implementation of the leases standard for those preparing financial statements.

IMF Issues Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with South Africa

IMF publishes its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with South Africa.

APRA Releases Response to Industry Feedback on Replacing D2A Solution

APRA released its formal response to the feedback received on replacing Direct to APRA (D2A) with a new data collection solution.

ESMA Finds Shortcomings in National Supervision of EPM by UCITS

ESMA published a report on the peer review on the guidelines on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and other Undertakings for Collective Investments in Transferable Securities (UCITS) issues.

EBA Single Rulebook Q&A: First Update for July 2018

EBA published answers to six questions under the Single Rulebook question and answer (Q&A) updates for this week.

PRA Consults on Materiality Thresholds for Credit Obligations Past Due

PRA published a consultation paper (CP17/18) that sets out its proposed approach to implementing EBA’s recent regulatory products relating to the definition of default in the Capital Requirements Regulation or CRR (575/2013).

IMF Issues Report on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Singapore

IMF published its staff report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Singapore.

ESMA and EFTA SA to Supervise A New CRA Nordic Credit Rating

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has approved the registration of the Norwegian entity Nordic Credit Rating AS (NCR) as a credit rating agency with effect from 3 August 2018.

PRA Issued PS21/18 on Changes to Reporting Format Under Solvency II

PRA issued the policy statement PS21/18, which provides feedback to responses to the consultation paper CP11/18.

IMF Publishes Report on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with China

IMF published its staff report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with China. The report outlines recent and ongoing improvements in regulatory framework, among other issues.

HKMA Extends Implementation Date of Exposure Limits Rules for Banks

HKMA is extending the implementation date of the amended Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules (BELR) by six months to July 01, 2019.

IAIS Issues Comments and Resolutions on Paper on Index-Based Insurance

IAIS published the comments received, along with the associated resolutions, on the draft issues paper on index-based insurance.

IMF Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Slovak Republic

IMF issued its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Slovak Republic. Directors concurred that the banking system is well-capitalized, liquid, and profitable.

IMF Publishes Reports on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with France

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report in the context of the 2018 Article IV consultation with France.

IAIS Issues Comments on Paper on Climate Change Risk to Insurers

IAIS published the comments received, along with the resolutions, on the draft issues paper on climate change risks to the insurance sector.

ESMA Issues Updated Versions of XML Schema for MiFIR Reporting

ESMA published Financial Instruments Reference Data System (FIRDS) reference data XML Schema Version 1.1.0, FIRDS transparency XML Schema Version 1.1.0, Double Volume Cap XML Schema Version 1.1.0, and Transaction Reporting Message Schema for Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) reporting.

IAIS Publishes Newsletter for July 2018

The July issue of the IAIS newsletter highlights that IAIS published the issues paper on index-based insurance, particularly in inclusive insurance markets.

HKMA Concludes Consultation on Loss Absorbing Capacity Requirements

HKMA released the consultation conclusion on the public consultation related to rules prescribing loss-absorbing capacity (LAC) requirements for authorized institutions.

ESMA Review Finds Supervision of Suitability Requirements Has Improved

ESMA issued a follow-up report regarding oversight by national competent authorities of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) suitability requirements.

EBA Publishes Report on Assessment of European Secured Notes

EBA published a report presenting the outcome of its assessment to the EC’s call for advice on the European Secured Notes (ESNs).

EIOPA Publishes Risk Dashboard for the First Quarter of 2018

EIOPA published its updated Risk Dashboard based on data for the first quarter of 2018. This Risk Dashboard is based on Solvency II data and summarizes the main risks and vulnerabilities in the insurance sector in EU through a set of risk indicators of the first quarter of 2018.

PRA Explains When to Transition to Version 2.8 of EBA FINREP Taxonomy

PRA published a note and graphic on the transition to v2.7 and v2.8 of the EBA FINREP taxonomy to assist firms in planning for their upcoming regulatory requirements.

CPMI/IOSCO Publish Update to Level 1 Assessment of Monitoring of PFMI

CPMI and IOSCO published the fifth update to the Level 1 assessments of implementation monitoring of the Principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMI).

ECB Updates Lists of Entities and Legal Forms for AnaCredit Reporting

ECB published updated versions of the documents on list of legal forms and the list of international organizations. In both the documents, changes have been highlighted in yellow.

ESMA Fines Five Banks for Issuing Credit Ratings Without Authorization

ESMA fined five banks for issuing credit ratings without authorization from ESMA and issued five public notices for these banks negligently breaching the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation (CRAR).

PRA Consults on Minor Amendments to Regulatory Reporting

PRA is proposing (CP16/18) minor amendments to regulatory reporting. The proposals would result in changes to the Glossary, Regulatory Reporting, Reporting Pillar 2, and Close Links Parts of the PRA Rulebook.

ESMA Updates Q&As on the Application of UCITS Directive and AIFMD

ESMA updated question and answer (Q&A) documents on the application of the Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) Directive and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).

BoE Publishes Outcomes of Proof of Concept on Renewed RTGS Service

BoE published a report summarizing the outcomes of the Proof of Concept (PoC) to understand how a renewed RTGS service could be capable of supporting settlement in systems operating on innovative payment technologies, such as those built on distributed ledger technology (DLT).

OCC Issues Capital and Dividends Booklet of the Comptroller Handbook

OCC issued the “Capital and Dividends” booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook.

Switzerland and EU Amend Their Insurance Agreement

Switzerland and EU have revised their insurance agreement. The amendment involves technical changes to the agreement on direct insurance other than life assurance.

EBA Publishes Reports on Monitoring of CET1 and AT1 Instruments in EU

EBA published a new updated list of common equity tier 1 (CET1) instruments of EU institutions, along with the third updated report on the monitoring of additional tier 1 (AT1) instruments.

ESAs Publish Further Guidance on Key Information Document for PRIIPs

ESAs published further guidance on the Key Information Document (KID) requirements for Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (PRIIPs).

FSB Issues Responses to A Consultation Related to Misconduct Risk

FSB published public responses to the consultation on recommendations for consistent national reporting of data on the use of compensation tools to address misconduct risk.

BaFin Consults on Disclosure Requirements for Liquidity Coverage Ratio

BaFin published a circular for consulting on the guidelines on liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) disclosures in Germany.

PBC Notice Clarifies Issues on Rules for Asset Management Businesses

PBC released a notice to further clarify issues related to the guidelines on regulating asset management businesses of financial institutions.

CBIRC Consults on Measures for Financial Management Services of Banks

CBIRC is consulting on the Measures for Supervision and Management of Commercial Banks' Financial Management Services.

CSRC Proposals on PE Asset Management Business of Securities Firms

CSRC published consultations on the "Management Measures for Private Equity Asset Management Business of Securities and Futures Operating Agencies (Draft for Comment)" and "Regulations on the Operation and Management of Private Equity Asset Management Plan of Securities and Futures Operating Agencies (Draft for Comment).

EBA Issues Final Guidance to Strengthen the Pillar 2 Framework in EU

EBA, in accordance with its Pillar 2 Roadmap, published the final revised guidelines to further enhance institutions' risk management and supervisory convergence in the supervisory review and examination process (SREP).

EC Publishes Communication on Preparing for Withdrawal of UK from EU

EC adopted a Communication outlining the ongoing work on the preparation for all outcomes of the withdrawal of UK from EU.

ESMA Consults on Revisions to the Periodic Reporting of CRAs

ESMA issued a consultation paper for revised guidelines on the information that is to be periodically reported to ESMA by credit rating agencies (CRAs) for supervisory purposes.

EBA Publishes Risk Dashboard for the First Quarter of 2018

EBA published the periodical update to its Risk Dashboard for the first quarter of 2018. The dashboard summarizes the main risks and vulnerabilities in the EU banking sector using quantitative risk indicators, along with the opinions of banks and market analysts from its Risk Assessment Questionnaire.

ACPR Issues Draft of Taxonomy RAN 1.2.0 for Solvency II Reporting

ACPR published the draft version of taxonomy RAN 1.2.0 for Solvency II reporting. The returns are expected before August 20, 2018. The first closing date is December 31, 2018 for the 2019 reporting.

EC Provides Guidance on Protection of Cross-Border EU Investments

EC published its communication, to the European Parliament and the Council, to provide guidance on the existing EU rules for treatment of cross-border EU investments.

IMF Issues Reports on Financial Sector Surveillance of the Euro Area

The published documents include the staff report and the selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation, the financial system stability assessment (FSSA) report, and several technical notes under the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP).

FSB Consults on Impact of Regulatory Reforms on Infrastructure Finance

FSB published a consultation report on the evaluation of the effects of financial regulatory reforms on infrastructure finance and is seeking public feedback on the results of the evaluation to date.

EBA Publishes Final Guidelines on Fraud Reporting Under PSD2

EBA published the final report on the guidelines on fraud reporting under the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2).

Bank of Finland Publishes Updates on AnaCredit Reporting

The updates cover AnaCredit requirements (version 2.5), validation checks for credit data collection, and description of electronic reporting for credit data collection, including the schema documents.

HKMA Publishes Open API Framework for the Banking Sector in Hong Kong

HKMA published the Open Application Programming Interface (API) framework for the banking sector in Hong Kong. HKMA announced that it will also launch the Open API on its official website on July 23, 2018.

Randal K. Quarles of FED on Tailoring Banking Regulations in US

Randal K. Quarles of FED spoke at the American Bankers Association Summer Leadership Meeting in Utah.

Beverly Hirtle of New York FED on Supervisory Stress Testing Regime

Ms Beverly Hirtle of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York spoke at the conference on "The Effects of Post-Crisis Banking Reforms" in New York City.

ESMA Supplements Guide to Endorsement Regime for Non-EU Credit Ratings

ESMA published supplementary guidance on the application of the endorsement regime for non-EU credit ratings under the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation (CRAR).

EIOPA Q&A on Regulations: First Update for July 2018

EIOPA published new sets of questions and answers (Q&A) on guidelines, implementing regulations, delegating regulations, directives, and risk-free rate technical information applicable to insurers in Europe.

FINMA Revises Its Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA revised its Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance (AMLO-FINMA).

FED Revises and Extends Form FR Y-15 for Three Years

Among the FED information collections that have been under review, FED posted the final OMB supporting statement for the banking organization systemic risk report (FR Y-15).

EIOPA to Review Consumer Protection Issues in Travel Insurance in EU

EIOPA launched an EU-wide thematic review that is intended to identify consumer protection issues in travel insurance and possible actions to ensure better consumer protection.

FHFA Consults on New Capital Framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

FHFA and the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight proposed a new regulatory capital framework for the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)—collectively known as the Enterprises.

US Agencies Propose to Amend Section 13 of Bank Holding Company Act

US Agencies (CFTC, FDIC, FED, OCC, and SEC) propose to amend the regulations implementing section 13 of the Bank Holding Company Act (BHC Act).

FINMA Revises Circulars on Implementation of Basel III in Switzerland

FINMA published revised circulars on interest rate risks, disclosures, capital requirements, and capital held by banks.

ESMA Defines Standards for Implementation of Securitization Regulation

ESMA issued the first set of technical standards under the Securitization Regulation, which contain both draft regulatory and implementing standards (RTS/ITS).

US Agencies Propose Guidance for the 2019 Resolution Plan Submissions

US Agencies (FED and FDIC) are inviting comments on proposed guidance for the 2019 and subsequent resolution plan submissions by the eight largest, complex U.S. banking organizations (Covered Companies).

OSFI Seeks Input on Domestic Implementation of Final Basel III Reforms

OSFI released a discussion paper titled on the implementation of the final Basel III reforms in Canada.

FSB Report on Work of FSB and Standard-Setting Bodies on Crypto-Assets

FSB published a report summarizing the work of FSB and other standard-setting bodies on crypto-assets. The report was delivered to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.

FSI Publishes Report Examining Suptech Experience of Early Users

FSI published a report that examines the experience of early users with the use of innovative technology by supervisory agencies (suptech) to support supervision.

FSB Publishes Questionnaire for Prospective UPI Service Providers

FSB published a self-assessment questionnaire for prospective Unique Product Identifier (UPI) service providers.

MAS Proposes Regulations to Enhance Resolution Regime in Singapore

MAS published proposed regulations to enhance the resolution regime for financial institutions in Singapore.

IMF Publishes Reports on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Canada

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report on the 2018 Article IV consultation with Canada.

ECB Opinion on Proposed Regulation on Minimum Loss Coverage for NPEs

ECB published its opinion on the proposal for the regulation on amending Capital Requirements Regulation or CRR (EU Regulation No 575/2013) with respect to minimum loss coverage for non-performing exposures (NPEs).

EC Amends and Supplements MMFR Regarding STS Securitizations and ABCPs

EC published the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/990 on simple, transparent, and standardized (STS) securitization and asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) requirements for assets received as part of the reverse repurchase agreements and the credit quality assessment methodologies.

ECB Publishes Paper Examining Costs and Benefits of Liquidity Rules

ECB published a working paper that investigates the costs and benefits of liquidity regulation. The authors find that liquidity tools are beneficial but cannot completely remove the need for Lender of Last Resort (LOLR) interventions by the central bank.

EC Amends Regulation on Liquidity Coverage Requirements for Banks

EC published the text of the Commission Delegated Regulation on liquidity coverage requirement for credit institutions. This Regulation amends the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61 to supplement the Capital Requirements Regulation or CRR (EU Regulation No 575/2013).

PRA Issues Policy Statement on Matching Adjustment Under Solvency II

PRA published the policy statement PS18/18, which provides feedback on responses to the consultation paper (CP21/17) on matching adjustment under Solvency II. PS18/18 also contains the final supervisory statement SS7/18.

PRA Publishes Policy Statements on Internal Models Under Solvency II

PRA published the policy statements PS19/18 and PS20/18 related to internal models under Solvency II. PRA also published a letter from Sid Malik, Head of Division of Life Insurance and Pensions Risk Division, to Chief Actuaries of life insurers.

BoE Statement on SRB and Pillar 2A in Stress Test Hurdle Rates

BoE published a statement providing details on two changes to the way hurdle rates are calculated in the annual stress test. These changes are only relevant to firms under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR).

PRA Issues Policy Statement on Group Supervision Under Solvency II

PRA published a policy statement (PS17/18) that provides feedback on the responses to the consultation paper CP38/16 and the final supervisory statement SS9/15 on group supervision under Solvency II.

ESMA Updates Q&As on EMIR and MiFID/MiFIR

ESMA updated question and answer (Q&A) documents on the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), temporary product intervention measures of ESMA in relation to contracts for differences (CFDs) and binary options, and the implementation of investor protection topics under the MiFID II/MiFIR.

FSB Issues Statement on Reforms to Interest Rate Benchmarks

FSB published a statement on reforms to interbank offered rates (IBORs) and the development of overnight risk-free, or nearly risk-free, rates (RFRs) and term rates.

ESMA Sets Out Plan for Systematic Internalizer Regime Calculations

ESMA published details of its action plan (within its updated Q&As on MiFID II and MiFIR transparency topics) for systematic internalizer regime calculations, ahead of their publication on August 01, 2018.

PRA Issues Further Information on Timing and Basis of PRA110 Reporting

PRA has provided additional information on the timing and basis of interim reporting for the introduction of PRA110, following its e-mail to the participating firms.

EC Issues Regulations Supplementing AIFMD and UCITS Directive

EC adopted rules to ensure more clarity and consistency in how assets are kept separated to better protect investors and to ensure more market efficiency.

ESMA Reminds Firms to Submit Authorization Applications Before Brexit

ESMA issued a Public Statement to raise the awareness of all market participants on the importance to prepare for the possibility of no agreement in the context of the UK withdrawing from EU (Brexit).

FCA Issues Final Rules on Handbook Changes Regarding EU MMF Regulation

FCA published the policy statement PS18/17, which sets out final rules amending the FCA Handbook to ensure that it is consistent with the requirements of the EU Money Market Funds (MMF) Regulation.

ECB Announces Further Steps in Supervisory Approach to Stock of NPLs

ECB announced further steps in its supervisory approach for addressing the stock of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the euro area.

EIOPA Issues First Set of Q&A on Insurance Distribution Directive

EIOPA published the first set of questions and answers (Q&A) that provide practical guidance on the application of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) and its implementing regulations.

ESMA Consults on Clearing Obligation Under EMIR

ESMA published a consultation paper on the clearing obligation under EMIR.

SRB Publishes its Annual Report for 2017

SRB published its annual report for 2017, which describes the activities and performance of SRB in 2017.

Danièle Nouy of ECB Speaks About Reducing Reporting Burden for Banks

Danièle Nouy of ECB spoke, at the Ninth ECB Statistics Conference in Frankfurt, about statistics as an indispensable signpost.

BoE Publishes Amended Branch Return Form

BoE published an amended Branch Return Form. BoE is planning to consult on the proposed change to the Branch Return Form.

Sabine Lautenschläger of ECB Speaks About Overcoming Data Shortcomings

Sabine Lautenschläger of ECB spoke at the Ninth ECB Statistics Conference in Frankfurt. She talked about the importance of big data and the projects put in place to overcome shortcomings in data before the global financial crisis.

IMF Publishes Reports on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Vietnam

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Vietnam.

OFR Proposes Rule for Data Collection from Central Counterparties

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Financial Research (OFR) proposed a rule to establish a data collection covering centrally cleared funding transactions in the U.S. repurchase agreement (repo) market.

HKMA Publishes Rules and Reporting Form for Banking Exposure Limits

HKMA announced that the negative vetting of the Banking (Exposure Limits) Rules by the Legislative Council has expired and the rules will come into operation from July 13, 2018.

US Agencies Publish Sections of Resolution Plans Due in July 2018

US Agencies (FED and FDIC) released the public portions of the resolution plans of several banks. FED published resolution plans of four foreign banking organizations: Barclays PLC, Credit Suisse Group AG, Deutsche Bank AG, and UBS AG.

OSFI Publishes the New Schedule B Reporting Requirements

OSFI published a letter requesting trustees and depositories of foreign bank branches and branches of foreign life insurance companies, fraternal benefit societies, and property & casualty insurance companies (branches) to begin filing Schedule B monthly reporting via the Regulatory Reporting System (RRS).

ESRB Publishes Its Annual Report for 2017

ESRB published its seventh annual report, which details its achievements and activities between April 01, 2017 and March 31, 2018.

RBNZ Releases Results of the 2017 Stress Test of Major Banks

RBNZ published the results of the 2017 stress tests of major banks. RBNZ also published its approach for using the stress tests to monitor the stability of the financial system.

EC Announces Entry Into Force of Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive

The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive has entered into force following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

PRA Issues PS16/18 on Changes to Reporting Requirements for Insurers

PRA issued the policy statement PS16/18, which provides feedback to responses to the consultation paper CP2/18 on changes in insurance reporting requirements.

EC Issues Rules for Assessing Use of AMA for Operational Risk by Banks

EC published the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/959 on regulatory technical standards of the specification of the assessment methodology under which competent authorities permit institutions to use Advanced Measurement Approaches (AMA) for operational risk.

EIOPA Issues Opinion to Determine Insurance Class for Statutory Risks

EIOPA published its Mediation Opinion on the determination of the correct insurance class for the insurance policy known as statutory risks in France.

US Agencies Issue Statement on the Impact of EGRRCP Act

US Agencies (FDIC, FED, and OCC) issued a joint statement detailing rules and associated reporting requirements that are immediately affected by the enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA).

EIOPA Launches EU-Wide Thematic Review on Big Data in Insurance Sector

EIOPA launched EU-wide thematic review on Big Data as a follow-up to the March 2018 cross-sectorial review of ESAs on the use of Big Data.

OSFI Consults on Revisions to Capital Adequacy Requirements Guideline

OSFI is consulting on revisions to the Capital Adequacy Requirements (CAR) Guideline for implementation in the first quarter of 2019.

European Parliament Issues Glossary of Terms Related to Banking Union

European Parliament published the abbreviation list and tri-lingual glossary (English, German, and French) lists.

RBNZ Issues In-Principle Decisions on Capital Requirements for Banks

RBNZ published its "in-principle decisions" on capital requirements for registered banks, as part of the review of capital adequacy in the New Zealand banking system.

ECB Paper on Institutional Continuity Between Eurosystem and SSM

ECB published a working paper on institutional framework governing the Eurosystem and the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM).

Danièle Nouy of ECB on Banking Regulation and Supervision for SMEs

While speaking at a Conference in Austria, Danièle Nouy of ECB explained the funding challenges faced by small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).

Elke König of SRB Speaks About Harmonizing Insolvency Regimes in EU

The SRB Chair Dr Elke König delivered a keynote speech in Stockholm on the issue of banking resolution. She highlighted that, since the financial crisis, EU has put in place a number of measures and institutions to better deal with any shocks to the system going forward.

MAS Consults on the Revisions to Misconduct Reporting Requirements

MAS consults on the revisions to misconduct reporting requirements and the proposals to mandate reference checks for representatives.

BCBS Revises G-SIB Assessment Methodology and the HLA Requirement

BCBS revised the assessment methodology for global systemically important banks (G-SIBs), along with the higher loss absorbency (HLA) requirement.

BoE Publishes Version 3.1.0 of Its XBRL Taxonomy and Related Artefacts

This version of the taxonomy, data point model (DPM) dictionary, annotated templates, and validation rules covers the requirements for reporting of Minimum Requirement for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL) data.

MAS Amends Notices and Guide on Debt-Servicing Ratio on Property Loans

MAS amended Notices 645, 1115, 831, 128, 632, 115, and 825, along with the guidelines on the application of total debt-servicing ratio (TDSR) for property loans under Notices 645, 1115, 831, and 128 (TDSR Guidelines).

BoE/FCA/PRA Consult on Building Operational Resilience of FS Firms

BoE, FCA, and PRA jointly published a discussion paper on strengthening the operational resilience of financial services (FS) firms.

FDIC on Applying EGRRCP Act Amendments to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act

FDIC released a statement on implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection (EGRRCP) Act amendments to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

IMF Publishes Report on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Germany

IMF published its staff report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Germany. Directors noted that profitability in the bank and life insurance sectors remains low and that restructuring efforts must be accelerated to durably strengthen resilience and reduce risks.

ESRB Publishes Risk Dashboard for June 2018

ESRB published its risk dashboard for June 2018, which contains a set of quantitative and qualitative indicators of systemic risk in the EU financial system.

EU Guide to Assess Suitability of Management and Key Function Holders

EBA and ESMA published the joint guidelines to assess the suitability of members of management bodies and key function holders.

FED Proposes to Adopt ISO 20022 Format for Fedwire Funds Service

FED proposed to adopt the ISO® 20022 message format for the Fedwire® Funds Service. If approved, the proposed action would replace the Fedwire Funds Service's current, proprietary message format.

Central Bank of Ireland Increases CCyB Rate on Irish Exposures

The Central Bank of Ireland is increasing the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) rate on Irish exposures from 0% to 1%, with effect from July 05, 2019.

IMF Publishes Report on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Moldova

IMF published its staff report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Moldova.

IASB Article on Reducing Gap Between Insurance and Other Industries

Gary Kabureck of IASB published a feature that examines reducing the gap between insurance and other industries.

ECB Opinion on Regulation of Business of Owning Credit Agreements

ECB published its opinion on the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms (Amendment)) Bill (draft law) in Ireland.

IFSB Releases the 2018 Stability Report on Islamic Financial Services

IFSB released the sixth edition of the Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI) Stability Report in 2018.

IOSCO Proposes Good Practices for Commodities Storage and Delivery

IOSCO proposed the good or sound practices to assist relevant storage infrastructures and their oversight bodies to identify and address issues that could affect pricing of commodity derivatives and in turn affect market integrity and efficiency.

PRA Publishes PS15/18 on the Extension of SM&CR to Insurers

PRA published a policy statement (PS15/18) providing feedback to responses to CP14/17 on extension of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) to insurers and to CP28/17 on implementing the extension of the SM&CR to insurers (along with certain other amendments).

FCA Announces List of Firms for Fourth Cohort of Regulatory Sandbox

FCA announced the list of 29 firms that were successful in their applications to begin testing in the fourth cohort of the regulatory sandbox. FCA received 69 applications to cohort four of the regulatory sandbox, representing an increase over the 61 applications received to cohort three.

ECB Publishes Report Presenting Best Practices in Recovery Planning

ECB published a report that presents its lessons learned and the best practices observed after three successive cycles of recovery plan assessments.

BoE Paper on Risk Sensitivity and Risk Shifting in Banking Regulation

BoE published a paper that examines risk sensitivity and risk shifting in banking regulation. The paper provides evidence that the more risk‐sensitive Basel II framework may have reduced banks’ incentives to engage in higher‐risk mortgage lending in the UK.

FCA Policy Statements on Extension of SM&CR to Firms and Insurers

FCA published the policy statements PS18/14 and PS18/15 on extending the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) to FCA firms and insurers, respectively.

Fernando Restoy of FSI Speaks on Proportionality in Banking Regulation

At the Westminster Business Forum in London, the FSI Chairman Fernando Restoy spoke about the application of proportionality in banking regulation.

Ireland Proposes Materiality Thresholds for Credit Obligation Past Due

The Central Bank of Ireland published a consultation on the implementation of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/171 (of October 19, 2017) on materiality thresholds for credit obligations past due.

Vicky Saporta of BoE Speaks on Future of Prudential Bank Regulation

In a speech at the Westminster Business Forum, Vicky Saporta of BoE discusses the importance of the reforms agreed in December 2017 that finalized Basel III. She goes on to describe what banking regulation will look like in the future.

HKMA Revises Module on Counterparty Credit Risk Management

HKMA issued a guidance note with the revised version of the Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) module CR-G-13 on counterparty credit risk (CCR) management for authorized institutions.

PRA Proposes to Apply Leverage Ratio Framework to Systemic RFBs

PRA is proposing (CP14/18) to apply the systemic risk buffer framework in the UK leverage ratio framework. PRA proposes to apply the UK leverage ratio framework on a sub-consolidated basis to the ring-fenced bodies (RFBs) in scope, to amend the additional leverage ratio buffer (ALRB) to reflect the systemic risk buffer.

FED Updates the Draft Reporting Form FR Y-9C for Banks

Among the FED information collections that have been under review, FED posted the updated draft reporting form FR Y-9C, which is the report on consolidated financial statements for holding companies.

IMF Issues Report on 2018 Article IV Consultation with United States

IMF published its staff report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with the United States.

ESMA Publishes its Annual Report for 2017

ESMA published its annual report for 2017, which details objectives, activities, and key achievements of ESMA during the year.

ESMA Issues Responses to Consultations on Securitization Repositories

ESMA published the responses received to its two consultations on securitization repositories. Both the consultations were issued on March 23, 2018 and comment period ended on May 23, 2018.

ECB Consults on Materiality Threshold for Credit Obligations Past Due

ECB published a draft regulation on the definition of the materiality threshold for credit obligations past due.

FED Announces Aggregate Financial Sector Liabilities of Banks in US

FED announces that the aggregate financial sector liabilities equal USD 20,283,121,945,000 and the related measure is in effect from July 01, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

ESMA Clarifies Clearing Obligation for Pension Scheme Arrangements

ESMA issued clarifications via a statement on the clearing obligation for pension scheme arrangements (PSAs).

FED Proposes to Revise and Extend Form FR Y-15 for Three Years

FED proposed to extend for three years, with revision, the mandatory Banking Organization Systemic Risk Report (FR Y-15; OMB No. 7100-0352). The revisions are effective from the June 30, 2018 report date. FED also updated the reporting form and instructions for FR Y-15.

EBA Reports Assess Impact of Fintech on Business Models of Banks

EBA, as the first products of its fintech roadmap, published a thematic report on the impact of fintech on incumbent credit institutions' business models and a thematic report on the prudential risks and opportunities arising for institutions from fintech.

RBNZ Consults on Insurance Solvency Standards and NZ IFRS 16

RBNZ is consulting on the insurance solvency standards and the NZ IFRS 16 on leases.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with New Zealand

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report on the 2018 Article IV consultation with New Zealand.

IMF Publishes Report on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Honduras

IMF published its staff report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Honduras. Directors welcomed the stability of the banking system and commended the progress made toward adopting Basel III standards.

CBIRC Issues XBRL Taxonomy for ALM Reporting by Insurance Companies

CBIRC issued notice on the issuance of XBRL taxonomy for the quarterly report on insurance asset and liability management (ALM) and the implementation of the insurance ALM regulatory information system module.

APRA Proposes Updates to Related Parties Framework for Banks

APRA proposed changes to the requirements for authorized deposit-taking institutions in managing risks from associations with related parties.

FED and FDIC Extend Resolution Plan Filing Deadline for Domestic Firms

FED and FDIC announced that they have extended the next resolution plan filing deadline for 14 domestic firms by one year to December 31, 2019.

PRA Publishes CP13/18 on Equity Release Mortgages Under Solvency II

PRA published the consultation paper (CP13/18) that sets out additional PRA expectations from firms investing in equity release mortgage (ERM) portfolios, as set out in Chapter 3 of the supervisory statement SS3/17.

FSB Issues Public Consultation on Cyber Lexicon

FSB published a draft Cyber Lexicon for public consultation. The Cyber Lexicon comprises a set of 50 core terms related to cyber security and cyber resilience in the financial sector.

BaFin Publishes Circular on Insurance Regulatory Requirements for IT

BaFin published circular 10/2018 on insurance regulatory requirements for information technology (IT). The circular provides a flexible and practical framework for the management of IT resources, information risk management, and information security management.

PRA Updates PS31/17 to Include Benchmarking Regulation Instrument 2018

PRA updated the policy statement PS31/17 to include the EU Benchmarking Regulations Instrument 2018, based on the legislative framework for PRA to implement the EU Benchmarks Regulation (BMR).

US Agencies Propose the 2019 Resolution Plan Guidance for Large Banks

The US Agencies (FDIC and FED) proposed the revised resolution plan guidance for the 2019 and subsequent resolution plan submissions of the eight largest, most complex U.S. banks.

MAS Amends Guideline ID 01/17 and Notices 302, 318, 320, and 322

MAS issued amendments to MAS Notices 302, 318, 320, and 322, along with the amendments to the guidelines on the online distribution of life policies with no advice (Guideline ID 01/17). The amendments to the relevant Notices and Guideline will take effect on July 02, 2018.

ECB Updates Q&A on AnaCredit Regulation in June 2018

ECB updated 13 questions and answers (Q&A) on AnaCredit Regulation.

CBIRC Issues Rules for Financial Asset Management Companies in China

CBIRC issued the “Administrative Measures for Financial Assets Investment Companies” (for trial implementation).

EBA Updated Implementing Standards for the 2019 Benchmarking Exercise

EBA published the updated implementing technical standards, which amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2070, on the benchmarking of internal models.

BCBS Issues Technical Amendment to Net Stable Funding Ratio for Banks

BCBS approved a technical amendment on the treatment of extraordinary monetary policy operations in the net stable funding ratio (NSFR).

FIN-FSA Decides to Impose Systemic Risk Buffer on Credit Institutions

The Board of the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) has decided to impose, on credit institutions, a structural additional capital requirement in the form of the systemic risk buffer.

IAIS Consults on Revisions to ICP 6 and ICP 20 for Insurers

IAIS is consulting on the revised Insurance Core Principles on Changes in Control and Portfolio Transfers (ICP 6) and on Public Disclosure (ICP 20).

IAIS Publishes Application Paper on Supervising Insurer Cybersecurity

IAIS published a draft application paper on the supervision of insurer cybersecurity. The application paper provides further guidance to supervisors seeking to develop or enhance their approach to supervising the cyber risk, cybersecurity, and cyber resilience of insurers.

BIRD Initiative of ESCB Publishes Documentation on BIRD Release 2.0

Documentation of the Banks' Integrated Reporting Dictionary (BIRD) Release 2.0 has been published. This release consists of a complete methodology used to describe the various datasets of the different layers (for example: Input Layer, Output Layer) in the BIRD.

EC Vice President on Making Capital Markets Union Work for Investors

The EC Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis gave an opening speech, in Brussels, at the public hearing on ways to make the Capital Markets Union (CMU) work for retail investors.

FED Releases Results of Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review

FED released results of the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR). The results show that, out of the 35 participating firms, FED objected to the capital plan from DB USA Corporation due to qualitative concerns.

SEC Adopts Inline XBRL for Tagged Data for Companies and Funds

SEC adopted amendments to eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) requirements for operating companies and funds.

EBA Issues Opinion on Stricter Macro-Prudential Measure by Swedish FSA

EBA published an opinion following the notification by Finansinspektionen, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), of its intention to change the method it uses to apply a risk-weight floor for Swedish mortgages through Pillar 2.

IMF Publishes Reports on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Ireland

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report in the context of the 2018 Article IV consultation with Ireland.

EP Publishes Reports on Proposals Amending CRD IV, CRR, BRRD, and SRMR

European Parliament published reports on the proposals to amend the fourth Capital Requirements Directive (CRD IV), the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR), Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD), and Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation (SRMR).

OCC Updates Booklets of Comptroller Handbook for Community Banks in US

OCC issued the revised “Bank Supervision Process,” “Community Bank Supervision,” “Compliance Management Systems,” and “Large Bank Supervision” booklets of the Comptroller’s Handbook. In addition, OCC updated the “Federal Branches and Agencies Supervision” booklet.

BCBS Publishes Responses to Consultation on Market Risk Standards

BCBS, on March 22, 2018, launched a consultation on revisions to the minimum capital requirements for market risk.

SEC Adopts Changes to Public Liquidity Risk Management Disclosure

SEC adopted amendments to public liquidity-related disclosure requirements for certain open-end funds. The amendments will become effective sixty days after they are published in the Federal Register.

PRA Amends the Large Exposures Framework and Reporting Rules for Banks

PRA published the Policy Statement PS14/18 that provides feedback to responses to the consultation paper CP20/17 on changes to the large exposures framework of PRA.

IMF Publishes Reports on the 2018 Article IV Consultation with Georgia

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Georgia and completed second review of Extended Fund Facility of Georgia.

BOG Issues the Capital Requirements Directive Under Basel II

The Bank of Ghana (BOG) published the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) under Section 92(1) of the Banks and Specialized Deposit-taking Institutions Act 2016 (the BSDI Act) and under Section 4(d) of the Bank of Ghana Act 2002.

EIOPA Opines Insurers Must Inform Customers About Impact of Brexit

EIOPA published an Opinion addressed to national supervisory authorities about the duty of insurance undertakings and insurance intermediaries to inform customers about the possible impact of the withdrawal of the UK from EU.

IAIS Publishes Newsletter for June 2018

IAIS published its newsletter describing the activities and achievements this month.

BCRA Updates Minimum Capital Requirements and LCR Rules for Banks

BCRA updated the minimum capital requirements and liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) rules under the Basel standards for banks.

IASB Chair Speaks on Adoption of IFRS Standards Including IFRS 17

During the IFRS Foundation Conference in Frankfurt, the IASB Chair provided a brief update on the spread of IFRS Standards worldwide and discussed the ongoing work of the Board.

BoE Notifies on Approach of UK to Financial Legislation Under EUWA

HM Treasury set out its approach to onshoring financial services legislation under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act (EUWA).

EIOPA Submits to EC Standards for Professional Indemnity Insurance

EIOPA submitted, as required by Article 10(7) of the Insurance Distribution Directive, the draft regulatory technical standards to EC for adapting the base euro amounts for professional indemnity insurance and financial capacity of insurance intermediaries.

SNB Updates Reporting Forms for Capital Adequacy Under Basel III

SNB updated the capital adequacy reporting forms (release 2.8) and instructions for Basel III.

FCA Issues Statement on Its Role in Preparing for Brexit

FCA issued a statement that provides stakeholders with an update on how it is preparing for the UK leaving the EU.

BoE Publishes Financial Stability Report in June 2018

BoE published the financial stability report, which sets out view of the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) on the stability of the UK financial system and what it is doing to remove or reduce any risks to the system.

ESRB Issues Opinion on Stricter Macro-Prudential Measure by Sweden

ESRB published its opinion on the Swedish notification of a stricter national measure on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms, based on Article 458 of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR or EU Regulation No 575/2013).

HKMA and SFC Conclude Consultation on Enhancing OTC Derivatives Regime

HKMA and SFC issued conclusions to a joint consultation on further enhancements to the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives regulatory regime in Hong Kong.

DNB Publishes Banking and Insurance Newsletters for June 2018

DNB issued the banking and insurance newsletters for June 2018.

OFR Paper on Ontology of Ownership and Control Relations of BHCs

OFR published a paper that outlines an approach to capturing information in the National Information Center database about bank holding companies (BHCs) and their subsidiaries, along with their ownership and control relationships.

Randal Quarles of FED on US Interest in Promoting Financial Stability

Randal K. Quarles of FED spoke about the interest of United States in the global efforts to promote financial stability.

Wuermeling of Bundesbank on Europe as a Financial Center After Brexit

Prof. Joachim Wuermeling the Deutsche Bundesbank spoke at the annual reception of the Association of Foreign Banks in Germany, Frankfurt. He spoke about the future of Europe as a financial center after Brexit.

Verena Ross of ESMA Speaks on Importance of LEI in Context of MiFID II

Verena Ross, the ESMA Executive Director, spoke at the Banque De France Conference in Paris about the importance of Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) in the context of the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).

IMF Issues Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Czech Republic

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Czech Republic. The banking system is well-capitalized, liquid, and profitable.

Bundesbank Publishes Version 4.0 of Handbook for AnaCredit Validations

Deutsche Bundesbank published Version 4.0 of its handbook for AnaCredit validations.

IMF Publishes Technical Notes on FMIs and AML/CFT in China Under FSAP

One technical note addresses systemic oversight of financial market infrastructures (FMIs) while the other note assesses the anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework in the country.

ESMA Publishes Responses to Consultation on Aspects of CRA Regulation

ESMA published the responses received to its consultation on draft guidelines on “as stringent as” notion in the CRA Regulation.

Valdis Dombrovskis of EC Speaks on Reviews of Solvency II

Valdis Dombrovskis, the Vice President of EC, spoke at the Insurance Europe conference on Solvency II.

EC Vice President Speaks on Action Plan for Sustainable Finance in EU

The EC Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis discussed the EC Action Plan for sustainable finance during a keynote speech at the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Conference in Brussels.

Benoît Cœuré of ECB Speaks on Future of FMIs

Benoît Cœuré of ECB spoke at the Central Bank Payments Conference on the future of financial market infrastructures.

ESMA Publishes Responses to Consultation on EMIR Clearing Obligation

ESMA published the responses received to the consultation on amendments to the EMIR Clearing Obligation under the Securitization Regulation. ESMA published the responses received from six entities.

APRA Issues Template and Instructions for P1R3 Life Claims Data

APRA issued reporting template, questionnaire, and instructions for the Phase 1 Round 3 (P1R3) of the life insurance claims data collection.

EIOPA Publishes the Financial Stability Report in June 2018

EIOPA published the Spring 2018 financial stability report on the insurance, reinsurance, and occupational pensions sectors in the European economic area.

EBA Updates the Guides on Supervisory Data in Light of IFRS 9 Changes

EBA updated the methodological guide and the guidance note on supervisory data, in light of IFRS 9 changes introduced with the EBA reporting framework version 2.7 from reference date March 2018.

EBA Issues Opinion on Brexit Preparations of Financial Institutions

EBA published an opinion on the risks posed by lack of preparation by financial institutions for the departure of UK from EU.

ECB Paper Proposes Advanced IRB Models for Defaulted Exposures

ECB published a working paper that presents a proposal to construct advanced internal ratings-based (IRB) models for defaulted exposures, in line with the current regulations, to preserve the risk-sensitivity of capital requirements.

Bank of Italy Updates Schema and Handbook for AnaCredit Reporting

Bank of Italy published an updated schema for AnaCredit reporting, along with the Version 1.2 of the AnaCredit Handbook for reporting.

FSB Issues Summary of its Plenary Meeting in June

The FSB Plenary met in Basel to discuss risks and vulnerabilities from market developments in the global financial system and progress against its 2018 workplan for delivery to the Argentine G20 Summit in November.

IMF Issues Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Lithuania

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Republic of Lithuania.

Ravi Menon of MAS Speaks on the State of Financial Regulation in 2028

During the keynote address at the Symposium on Asian Banking and Finance in San Francisco, Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of MAS discussed the state of financial regulation twenty years after the global financial crisis.

Jeremy Rudin of OSFI on Use of Data Science in Financial Supervision

At the 11th Symposium on Asian Banking and Finance in San Francisco, Jeremy Rudin of OSFI spoke about the impact of data science on supervision of financial institutions.

CBJ Issues Instructions for Implementing IFRS 9 in Jordan

CBJ explained in its instructions that the proper implementation of the new standard requires coordination and integration between different units of work in banks, especially units responsible for credit and risk management, financial, and information systems.

BIS Publishes Its Annual Report and Annual Economic Report for 2017–18

BIS separately published the annual report and the annual economic report for 2017–18. The annual report provides a description of its activities, governance, and organization, along with its annual financial statements for 2017–18.

EBA Single Rulebook Q&A: Third Update for June 2018

This week one answer was published as part of the Single Rulebook Questions and Answers (Q&A) related to own funds under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR or EU Regulation No 575/2013).

EBA Consults on Guidelines on Outsourcing in the EU

The draft guidelines provide a clear definition of outsourcing and specify the criteria to assess whether or not an outsourced activity, service, process, or function (or part of it) is critical or important. The consultation runs until September 24, 2018.

EBA Includes PSD2 to the Interactive Single Rulebook and Q&A Tools

EBA updated its online Interactive Single Rulebook and Questions and Answers (Q&A) tool with the inclusion of the second Payment Services Directive (PSD2).

ESMA Publishes Opinion on Liquidity Risk Assessment of CCPs Under EMIR

ESMA issued an opinion, under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), that outlines the way central counterparties (CCPs) should assess liquidity risk.

IASB Issues Work Plan and Meetings Updates for June 2018

IASB published the updated work plan, along with the updates on its June meeting and on its joint meeting with the FASB, which was held on June 19, 2018.

BCB Consults on Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements in Brazil

The proposal is in line with the Pillar 3 disclosure requirements published by BCBS. The new rules should come into force in January 2020.

BoE Examines Optimal Methods of Internal Capital Allocation by Banks

BOE published an article that discusses the range of methods that banks use to allocate equity capital to their business lines, drawing on reviews conducted by PRA.

Central Bank of Ireland Proposes Changes to Domestic Actuarial Regime

Central Bank of Ireland is consulting (CP122) on changes to the Domestic Actuarial Regime and related governance requirements under Solvency II (Domestic Actuarial Regime).

FSB Guidance on Bail-In Execution and Resolution Funding for G-SIBs

FSB published two guidance documents to assist authorities in implementing its Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for global systemically important banks (G-SIBs).

EIOPA Issues an Expanded Set of Solvency II Statistics on EU Insurers

EIOPA published a new set of statistical information on the European insurance sector, based on Solvency II regulatory reporting for the fourth quarter of 2017.

BCB Issues Circular to Amend LCR and NSFR Regulations in Brazil

BCB issued Circular No. 3,905 that amends regulations on the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) and the net stable funding ratio (NSFR) in Brazil.

FED Releases Results of Supervisory Stress Tests for Banks

FED published the results of the 2018 supervisory stress tests for banks. The results show that the nation's largest bank holding companies are strongly capitalized and would be able to lend to households and businesses during a severe global recession.

EBA Releases the First Two Papers in Its Staff Papers Series

EBA launched its Staff Papers series, which provides a platform for EBA staff to disseminate research and thematic analyses to a wider public.

OSFI Consults on 2019 Minimum Capital Test Guideline for P&C Insurers

OSFI proposed the draft version of the 2019 Minimum Capital Test (MCT) guideline for property and casualty (P&C) insurers in Canada.

BCBS Assesses Progress in Implementing Principles for Risk Reporting

BCBS published the progress report on the implementation of the principles for effective risk data aggregation and reporting by banks.

ESMA Chair on Achievements and Priorities of MiFID II Implementation

The ESMA Chair Steven Maijoor spoke at the FESE Convention 2018 in Vienna about the achievements and current priorities of the implementation of the second Markets in Financial Infrastructure Directive (MiFID II).

Danièle Nouy of ECB on the ECB Approach to Supervising Governance

During the keynote speech at the farewell seminar of Jan Sijbrand in Amsterdam, Danièle Nouy, Chair of the Supervisory Board of ECB, spoke about the ECB Banking Supervision’s approach to supervising governance.

CBUAE Publishes Regulation and Standards on Risk Management by Banks

CBUAE published Regulation and Standards on risk management for banks. The purpose of the Regulation and the Standards is to establish an overarching prudential framework for risk management in banks and to strengthen risk management across the banking sector.

CBUAE Publishes Country and Transfer Risks Regulation and Standards

CBUAE published the Regulation and the Standards on country and transfer risks. The Regulation and the Standards are intended to ensure country and transfer risks are appropriately managed by banks, in line with the leading international practices.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Sri Lanka

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Sri Lanka.

DGM of BIS Examines Impact of Fintech on Emerging Market Economies

BIS published panel remarks by Luiz Awazu Pereira da Silva, the Deputy General Manager (DGM) of BIS, at the CV Meeting of Central Bank Governors of CEMLA, on June 05, 2018, in Paraguay.

ECB Updates Manual for Asset Quality Review of Banks

The update incorporates the implications of the entry into force of the new accounting standard IFRS 9 and takes into account the increasing importance of bank business models focused on investment services, in particular in the context of Brexit.

IMF Publishes Reports on the 2018 Article IV consultation with Denmark

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report in the context of the 2018 Article IV consultation with Denmark. The assessment reveals that banks are well-capitalized and progress was made with upgrading the regulatory framework.

IMF Assesses Implementation of BCPs in Romania Under the FSAP

IMF published a report on the detailed assessment of observance of the implementation of the Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision (BCPs) in Romania, under its Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP).

European Council Agrees Its Stance on Pan-European Pension Product

The regulation would add a pan-European framework for people who wish to use PEPPs as a saving option.

EC Finalizes the Fifth Money Laundering Directive in EU

EC published Directive (EU) 2018/843, which amends Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, in addition to amending Directives 2009/138/EC and 2013/36/EU.

EBA Consults on the Standards for Calculation of KIRB Under CRR

EBA launched a public consultation on draft regulatory technical standards specifying the conditions to allow institutions to calculate capital requirements of the securitized exposures (KIRB), in accordance with the purchased receivables approach laid down in the amended Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR).

Danièle Nouy of ECB Speaks on the Work of ECB Banking Supervision

Danièle Nouy, Chair of the ECB Supervisory Board, discussed the work of ECB Banking Supervision at the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.

BoE Paper Examines Impact of Leverage Ratio on Client Clearing

This paper assesses the relative importance and interaction of capital requirements and "margining" in over-the-counter (OTC) derivative markets.

EC Amends Guideline on Monetary and Financial Statistics in EU

EC issued Guideline (EU) 2018/877, which amends the Guideline ECB/2014/15 on the monetary and financial statistics in EU.

EBA Publishes its Annual Report for 2017

EBA published its 2017 Annual Report. The report provides a detailed account the work of EBA in the past year and describes the key areas of focus in the coming years.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Switzerland

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Switzerland.

European Parliament Briefing on Level 2 Measures Under CRD V/CRR II

European Parliament published a briefing that has been prepared to support the work of ECON Committee on the scrutiny of delegated acts, in particular the discussion of June 18, 2018 on the forthcoming draft measures (Delegated Acts) and in particular regulatory technical standards under the CRD IV and the CRR.

ECB Revises Assessment Methodology for Payment Systems in EU

The revised methodology covers the requirements introduced by the revised systemically important payment systems (SIPS) Regulation, which entered into force in December 2017 and additionally references the Eurosystem’s Cyber Resilience Oversight Expectations (CROE).

EIOPA Publishes its Annual Report for 2017

The report contains a comprehensive account of the activities of EIOPA in the implementation of its mandate and work program during 2017.

CSRC and CBIRC Issue Rules Governing the Chinese Depository Receipts

The measures include "Measures for Administration of Securities Issuance and Underwriting," "Implementation Measures for Continued Supervision after Listing of Domestically Issued Shares or Depository Receipts of Innovative Enterprises (Trial)," and "Guidelines on Content and Format of the Depository Agreement (Trial).

EBA Single Rulebook Q&A: Second Update for June 2018

The Single Rulebook question and answer (Q&A) updates for this week include two items on supervisory reporting.

RBI Amends Level 1 HQLA Requirement for Computing LCR of Banks

RBI amended the requirement of Level 1 High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) for computing the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) of banks. The LCR computation is a part of the RBI's Basel III framework on liquidity standards, which covers LCR, liquidity risk monitoring tools, and LCR disclosure standards.

CBM Publishes Reporting Schedules for Investment Funds in Malta

CBM published the full set of reporting schedules for investment funds, along with the Schedule ML. The reporting schedules are intended for entities licensed to carry out activities related to the business of Securities and Markets.

APRA Updates List of D2A Validation and Derivation Rules for Reporting

APRA published a list of the latest Direct to APRA (D2A) validation rules for authorized deposit-taking institutions and insurers.

FED Adopts Final Rule on SCCL for Large Banking Organizations

FED adopted the final rule to establish single counterparty credit limits (SCCL) for banks.

ACPR Updates COREP and FINREP Taxonomy DPM Version 2.7 for Banks

ACPR updated COREP and FINREP Data Point Model (DPM) Version 2.7. The COREP and FINREP remittances at the March 2018 decree based on the DPM version 2.7 revealed a number of controls that were identified as inconsistent.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Algeria

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report in the context of the 2018 Article IV consultation with Algeria.

IMF Report Suggests to Improve Bank Resolution Framework in Mauritius

IMF published the technical assistance report on strengthening bank resolution and crisis management framework in Mauritius.

BoE Issues Policy on Valuation Capabilities to Support Resolvability

BoE released its final Statement of Policy on valuation capabilities to support resolvability. The policy statement also discusses responses to the consultation paper, which was published in August 2017.

European Parliament Issues Paper Examining the 2018 Stress Test Design

European Parliament published a research paper that examines how demanding and consistent is the 2018 stress test design in comparison to the previous exercises.

ESMA Publishes Report on Supervisory Measures and Penalties Under EMIR

ESMA issued its first annual report on supervisory actions and penalties imposed by the national competent authorities under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

European Parliament Publishes Paper on Challenges on BRRD Valuations

European Parliament published a research paper that discusses, from a legal perspective, the challenges and difficulties involved in the production of the valuation reports required by the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD).

EBA Consults on Clarifications for Regulatory Standards on SCA and CSC

EBA published an Opinion on the implementation of the regulatory technical standards on strong customer authentication (SCA) and common and secure communication (CSC).

PRA Publishes Policy Statement and Templates for MREL Reporting

PRA published the policy statement PS11/18, which provides feedback to responses to the consultation paper CP1/18 and sets out the final expectations of PRA on minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) reporting.

Bank of Italy Publishes Updates on AnaCredit Reporting in Italy

Bank of Italy published a number of updates on AnaCredit reporting, including updates to national regulations as well as technical guidance and support documentation.

CBIRC Issues Rules for Actuarial Reporting of Life Insurance Companies

CBIRC issues revisions to the rules for compilation of actuarial reports by life insurance companies.

IMF Publishes Reports on Financial Sector Assessment of Romania

IMF published a report on the assessment of financial sector in Romania, under the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP).

Dietrich Domanski of FSB on Future Effective Global Resolution Regimes

While speaking in Brussels, Dietrich Domanski, the Secretary General of FSB, examined the recent and expected developments in the area of recovery and resolution of banks.

BaFin Issues Circular on Rules for Interest Rate Risk in Banking Book

The BaFin issued a new circular (Circular 9/18) on the interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB).

US Agencies Publish Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda in June 2018

US Agencies (CFPB, CFTC, FED, and SEC) published the semi-annual regulatory flexibility agenda in the Federal Register, under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

EBA Issues Revised List of ITS Validation Rules in June 2018

EBA issued a revised list of validation rules in its implementing technical standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting.

Valdis Dombrovskis of EC Speaks on Revision of EMIR

The EC Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis gave opening remarks at the European Parliament Plenary debate on the revision of European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

IASB on Preparing the Market for IFRS 17 on Insurance Contracts

IASB published an article on preparing the market for the IFRS 17 standard on insurance contracts.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Angola

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Angola.

EBA Single Rulebook Q&A: First Update for June 2018

The Single Rulebook question and answer (Q&A) updates for this week include four items on the topics of credit risk and transitional arrangements for IFRS 9.

OSFI Releases Discussion Paper on Reinsurance Framework

OSFI released a discussion paper as part of its review of the reinsurance framework that is applicable to federally regulated insurers.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Bangladesh

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Bangladesh.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Guatemala

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Guatemala.

BNM Consults on Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements for Banks

BNM issued an exposure draft that sets out the minimum requirements on disclosure of key information related to regulatory capital and risk exposures of a financial institution.

FED Announces the 2018 Schedule for DFAST and CCAR Results

FED announced the schedule for the results from Dodd-Frank Act stress testing (DFAST) and Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR).

HKMA Finalizes Implementation of BDAR 2018 and Amendment Notice 2018

HKMA informed that the Banking (Disclosure) (Amendment) Rules 2018 (BDAR 2018) and the Banking (Specification of Multilateral Development Bank) (Amendment) Notice 2018 (Amendment Notice 2018) will come into operation on June 30, 2018.

IMF Publishes Reports on Article IV Consultation with El Salvador

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report in the context of the Article IV consultation with El Salvador. Directors noted that El Salvador’s banking system is well capitalized and very liquid.

FSB Consults on Technical Implementation of TLAC Standard for G-SIBs

FSB published a call for public feedback on the technical implementation of its total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) standard for global systemically important banks (G-SIBs).

FSB Issues Update on Meeting of RCG for Americas

The FSB RCG for Americas discussed sovereign risk, regtech, crypto-assets, and work to reduce misconduct risk at its recent meeting in Asuncion, Paraguay.

APRA Standards to Strengthen Role of Appointed Actuary for Insurers

APRA released a final package of measures on actuarial and related matters to clarify and strengthen the role of the Appointed Actuary within general, life, and private health insurance.

Pentti Hakkarainen of ECB Speaks on Digitalization of Banking Sector

Pentti Hakkarainen of ECB spoke at the Lisbon Research Center about the benefits and risks attached to technological transformation of the banking sector.

ESMA Publishes Risk Dashboard for the First Quarter of 2018

ESMA issued the latest iteration of its risk dashboard, which covers risks in the securities markets in EU for the first quarter of 2018.

BoE Consults on Adoption of Global Standard for Payments in UK

BoE, in conjunction with the New Payments System Operator (NPSO) and the Payment System Regulator (PSR), launched a consultation on the adoption of a common global language or messaging standard, known as ISO 20022, for payments in the UK.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Romania

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Romania.

BSP Issues Guidelines for Implementing NSFR in the Philippines

BSP published (via Circular No. 1007) the implementing guidelines for net stable funding ratio (NSFR), including the NSFR reporting template, as part of the Basel III framework liquidity standards.

Central Bank of Ireland Issues Credit Data Types for AnaCredit

The Central Bank of Ireland updated material on the reporting of credit data, including the Credit Data Types document (related to the ACR1B Schema v.2 and ACR2B Schema v.2 documents).

BoE Publishes Results of Evaluation of its Resolution Arrangements

BoE published a report on the evaluation of its resolution arrangements by the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO).

FSB Issues Thematic Peer Review on Bank Resolution Planning

FSB launched the third thematic peer review on resolution regimes for banks. The review aims to evaluate implementation, by FSB jurisdictions, of the resolution planning standard set out in the FSB Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions and in associated guidance in relation to banks.

FSB Publishes Responses to Consultation on UPI Governance Arrangements

FSB published responses to the second consultation on governance arrangements for the Unique Product Identifier (UPI).

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Thailand

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Thailand.

EC Holds Conference on Preparing Supervisory Reporting for Digital Age

EC held a conference on preparing supervisory reporting for digital age.

ESRB Updates the Summary of National Macro-Prudential Measures

ESRB updated the overview of national measures of macro-prudential interest in the EU and the European Economic Area. The overview covers capital buffers, reciprocation measures, and certain other measures.

ESMA Adopts Product Intervention Measures on CFDs and Binary Options

ESMA formally adopted new measures on the provision of contracts for differences (CFDs) and binary options to retail investors.

OSFI Consults on the 2019 LICAT Guideline for Insurers

OSFI is consulting on the 2019 Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (LICAT) guideline for federally regulated life insurance companies and fraternal benefit societies.

EBA Issues Implementing Technical Standards on Supervisory Disclosure

EBA published the final draft implementing technical standards on the format, structure, contents list, and annual publication date of the supervisory information to be disclosed by competent authorities.

EC Adopts Rules on Investments in STS Securitizations for Insurers

EC adopted new rules, via a Delegated Regulation, to stimulate investments of insurance companies in simple, transparent, and standardized (STS) securitization. The rules will apply as of January 01, 2019 if the European Parliament and the Council raise no objection to it.

FDIC and OCC Finalize Rule to Shorten Settlement Cycle for Securities

US Agencies (FDIC and OCC) issued a final rule to shorten the standard settlement cycle for securities purchased or sold by the institutions they supervise.

CBIRC Issues Measures for Administering Joint Credit Granting by Banks

CBIRC issued "Measures for the Administration of Joint Credit Granting of Banking Financial Institutions (Trial Implementation)."

BDE Issues Technical Instructions for Financial Reporting by Banks

BDE published technical instructions on rules for the presentation and telematic transmission of financial statements of credit institutions. BDE also published taxonomy related to semi-annual financial statements (FI 160 to FI 162) and annual financial statements (FI 180 to FI 182) in Annex 4 of Circular 4/2017.

ECB Publishes Examples of Complete Reports for AnaCredit

ECB published examples of complete reports that constitute an Annex to the AnaCredit Reporting Manual of ECB.

DNB Issues Insurance Newsletter for May 2018

DNB issued insurance newsletter for May 2018.

APRA Issues Results of Insurer Survey on Impact of AASB 16 and 17

APRA issued a letter providing high-level observations and summary of results of the 2017 survey on impact of accounting standards AASB 16 (Leases) and AASB 17 (Insurance Contracts) on insurance firms.

Peter Kohlhagen of APRA on Combating Complacency in PHI Sector

Peter Kohlhagen, APRA’s Senior Manager of Policy Development, spoke about combating complacency in a new era of Private Health Insurance (PHI) instability, at the Health Insurance Summit in Sydney.

FED Proposes to Simplify Compliance Requirements for Volcker Rule

FED published the proposed rule to simplify and tailor compliance requirements related to the Volcker rule.

ECB Issues Report on Self-Assessment of TARGET2 Against PFMIs

ECB published a report providing a summary of the self-assessment of the Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross settlement Express Transfer (TARGET2) system against the principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMIs).

EBA and ESMA Issue Statement on Retail Holdings of Bail-In-Able Debt

EBA and ESMA published a joint statement encouraging institutions, market, and resolution authorities to properly consider retail holders of debt financial instruments subject to the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) when carrying out their respective tasks.

HKMA Revises Guideline for Authorization of Virtual Banks in Hong Kong

HKMA published a revised guideline on the authorization of virtual banks, following the completion of a public consultation. HKMA also published a document on consultation conclusions, which contains detailed summary of comments recieved, along the responses of HKMA.

ESMA Updates Q&As on the Implementation of EMIR and CSDR

ESMA updated the question and answer (Q&A) documents on the implementation of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR).

CBIRC Revises Guidelines for the Management of IRRBB in China

The guidelines specify detailed requirements on management, measurement, supervision, and inspection of interest rate risk of commercial banks in the People's Republic of China. The effective date for the guidelines on IRRBB is January 01, 2019.

IMF Issues Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Qatar

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report under the 2018 Article IV consultation with Qatar. Directors noted that the banking sector is healthy with high asset quality and strong capitalization.

Bundesbank Updates Supporting Documents for AnaCredit Reporting

Bundesbank updated versions of certain supporting documents for AnaCredit reporting.

ESMA Updates Q&As on MiFID II and MiFIR

ESMA updated question and answer (Q&A) document on data reporting under the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR).

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Colombia

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report post conclusion of the 2018 Article IV consultation with Colombia.

GLEIF Updates Global Regulatory Activities on the Use of LEI

GLEIF updated the list of current and proposed regulatory activities, including the use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). The updates concern certain approved regulatory policies of RBI and the People's Bank of China (PBC).

ESMA Publishes Final Guidelines on MiFID II Suitability Requirements

ESMA published a report on the final guidelines for certain aspects of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) II suitability requirements. The guidelines in the final report confirm and broaden the existing MiFID I guidelines on suitability, which were issued in 2012.

ESMA Updates Q&As on SSR and Application of UCITS

ESMA updated the question and answer (Q&A) documents on Short-Selling Regulation (SSR) and on the application of the Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) Directive.

ESMA Issues Guidelines on Anti-Procyclicality Margin Measures for CCPs

ESMA issued the final guidelines on anti-procyclicality margin measures for central counterparties (CCPs) under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

OSFI Issues Guidelines on TLAC and Capital Disclosure Requirements

OSFI issued final versions of its guidelines on total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) disclosure requirements and capital disclosure requirements.

IMF Publishes Reports on 2018 Article IV Consultation with Netherlands

IMF published its staff report and selected issues report on the 2018 Article IV consultation with the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

ECB Updates Its Guide to Fit and Proper Assessments Under SSM