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.

Methodology for Assessing Implementation of the IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation

The methodology, which replaces an earlier version from February 2008, is designed to provide the International Organisation of Securities Commission's ("IOSCO") interpretation of the IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation and give guidance on the conduct of a self-a
Originally Published: 
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

IOSCO Recommendations to Promote Market Integrity and Efficiency to Mitigate Risks by Technological Developments

The International Organisation for Securities Commissions analyses the most significant technological developments and related micro-structural issues that have arisen in financial markets in recent years, notably high frequency and algorithmic trading, and their impact on market structure, particip
Originally Published: 
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Financial Services Authority Consults on Simplifying the EU Prospectus and Transparency Directives

The Financial Services Authority and the UK Treasury have jointly published a consultation paper which follows the adoption of an Amending Directive on 24 November 2010, which revised both the Prospectus Directive and the Transparency Directive.
Originally Published: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

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