Justin Pugsley
June 24, 2021
Will Canada remain unique in its FRTB data pooling approach?
Canada’s six leading banks banded together with CanDeal, a Canadian electronic marketplace for bonds that they own, to pool trading...
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June 21, 2021
UK regulators urge liquidity providers to switch to SOFR from July 26
Liquidity providers are being encouraged by the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to switch from the...
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June 21, 2021
Australia trade deal paves way for UK to join CPTPP
The deal, which marks the first one negotiated from scratch by the UK since leaving the EU, eliminates tariffs on...
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June 15, 2021
Basel Committee proposals could crimp bank involvement in crypto
The Basel Committee proposals on the prudential treatment of crypto-assets are controversial to some participants while others believe they pave...
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June 14, 2021
Bank of England cautious on CBDCs due to lingering uncertainties
Crypto instruments could disintermediate conventional financial institutions and central banks, which has consequences for financial stability. The risk leaves policy-makers...
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June 4, 2021
Global standard setters make renewed push to end Libor’s reign
A small number of firms were hoping for a further reprieve as they are likely to struggle to be ready...
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June 3, 2021
UK allowed to apply for CPTPP membership
A Pacific trade pact has given the UK the green light to apply to become one of its members marking...
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June 3, 2021
FDIC wants to know how banks are using novel technologies
The FDIC said the request for information (RFI) is to help it better understand how banks are using new technologies. “At...
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June 2, 2021
SEC registers first security-based swap data repository
May 7 saw the registration by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its first security-based swap data repository...
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June 2, 2021
DeFi raises fresh challenges for US investors and regulators says SEC chair
Cryptocurrencies throw up various risks and challenges for investors and regulators, said Gary Gensler, chair of the US Securities and...
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June 2, 2021
SEC brings legal action against Bitconnect promoters
Legal actions have been filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against five individuals who it is accusing...
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