Financial Stability Board

AML / KYC

G7 Urges FSB to Swiftly Develop Regulations for Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2022

FSB asked to “advance the swift development and implementation of consistent and comprehensive regulation of crypto-asset issuers and service providers”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea to Enact ‘Digital Assets Basic Act’ in 2023

By Editors | 17/05/2022

More banks will be able to offer services to crypto investors. The Bank of Korea Act will be revised to allow CBDC introduction.

Big Picture

Bank Culture Regarded as Critical Governance Priority: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2022

Financial regulators are prioritising psychological safety, ‘speak up’ culture, and the ability to “predict and prevent” stakeholder harm, says a report from Starling.

AML / KYC

ISDA AGM Highlights Global Scrutiny of Crypto Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2022

Senior officials from the FSB, Basel Committee, US SEC, and CFTC spoke at ISDA’s AGM about the need for more regulation in the crypto sector.

AML / KYC

Countries Should Ensure Capital Controls Cover Crypto: IMF

By Editors | 12/05/2022

A new IMF paper calls on policymakers to preserve the effectiveness of capital controls by clarifying the legal status of crypto assets.

Fintech / Regtech

TerraUSD Collapse Highlights Need for Stablecoin Regulation: Yellen

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022

The world’s fourth largest stablecoin lost its peg this week, trading as low as 23 cents to the dollar on Wednesday.

Big Picture

Out-of-Court SME Restructuring Protects Financial Stability: FSB

By Manesh Samtani | 10/05/2022

Jurisdictions should assess their out-of-court corporate debt workout frameworks and reduce barriers to access for SMEs experiencing corporate stress.

ESG / Sustainability

FSB Issues Guidance for Regulators on Climate-related Risks

By Editors | 29/04/2022

The report offers recommendations for monitoring, managing and mitigating climate-related risks to promote consistent approaches across sectors and jurisdictions.

Big Picture

FSB Proposes Policy Measures to Address EM Vulnerabilities

By Editors | 26/04/2022

The proposals seek to reduce vulnerabilities from foreign currency borrowing, including by exploring ways to reduce the “mechanistic use of credit ratings” by index providers.