Capital Markets

The Global Financial Crisis has exposed substantial structural flaws in the regulation of capital markets, in particular the impact of an exponential increase in the value of derivative trading as well as the operation of specifc sectors, including securitisation. The reform process mandated in Basel Three increases the capital charges of banks to securitisation exposure. This work dovetails with the reform agenda developed by the Financial Stability Board, the objective of which is to 'cooridnate at an international level the work of national financial authorities and international standard setrting bodies in order to develop and promote the implementation of effective regulatory, supervisory and other financai lsector polcies.' It assesses vulnerabilities, promote coordination and information exchange and monitors and advises on market practice and implications for regulatory capacity. It has launched a series of peer-review reports, which includes Australia (November 2011), Canada (January 2012) and Switzerland (January 2012). This series tracks these developments and the national responses.

SEC Reports on Oversight of and Compliance With Conditions and Representations Related to Exemptive Orders and No-Action Letters

In accordance with section 965 of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010 this report makes five recommendations that are intended to enhance the SEC’s oversight of compliance with conditions and representations in exemptive orders and no-action letters.
Originally Published: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Federal Reserve Board Reports on 2009 Interchange Revenue, Covered Issuer Cost and Covered Issuer and Merchant Fraud Loss Related to Debit Card Transactions

In accordance with section 920 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, as added by Section 1075 of The Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010 requires the Federal Reserve Board conduct a survey on interchange revenue, covered issuer cost and covered issuer and merchant fraud lo
Originally Published: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Government Accountability Office Report on Emergency Actions Taken by the Federal Reserve System

Section 1109 of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010 directs the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) to conduct a one-time audit of the emergency loan programs and other assistance authorized by the Federal Reserve Board (“Board”) during the recent financial crisis
Originally Published: 
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Federal Reserve Board Study on International Coordination Relating to Bankruptcy Process for Non-bank Financial Institutions

Section 217 of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010 directs the Federal Reserve Board, in consultation with the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, to conduct a study regarding international coordination relating to the resolution of systemic financial c
Originally Published: 
Friday, July 1, 2011

Federal Reserve Board Releases Study on the Resolution of Financial Companies under the Bankruptcy Code

Section 216(a) of The Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010 requires that the Federal Reserve Board, in consultation with the Administrative Office, conduct a study regarding the resolution of financial companies under Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Originally Published: 
Friday, July 1, 2011

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