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EBA Proposes Amendments To Technical Standards On The Mapping Of ECAIs For Securitisation Positions

Date 17/12/2021

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation to amend the Implementing Regulation on the mapping of credit assessments of External Credit Assessment Institutions (ECAIs) for securitisation. The changes reflect the relevant amendments introduced by the new Securitisation Framework, as well as the mappings for two ECAIs that extended their credit assessments to cover securitisations. The Implementing Regulation is part of the EU Single Rulebook for banking aimed at creating a safe and sound regulatory framework consistently applicable across the European Union (EU). The consultation runs until 31 January 2022.

Nigerian Exchange Weekly Market Report For December 17th, 2021

Date 17/12/2021

A total turnover of 1.317 billion shares worth N15.330 billion in 18,292 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 2.630 billion shares valued at N26.900 billion that exchanged hands last week in 20,848 deals.

Finansinspektionen: Recommended Actions In The Event STIBOR Is No Longer Provided

Date 17/12/2021

The Swedish Bankers’ Association published a recommendation yesterday on the actions users of the STIBOR reference rate should take if STIBOR were no longer provided. Finansinspektionen (FI) would therefore like to clarify how we will issue statements, if necessary, in the event STIBOR ceases to be provided.

Remarks By US Secretary Janet L. Yellen At The Open Session Of The Meeting Of The Financial Stability Oversight Council

Date 17/12/2021

Today, the Council is releasing its 2021 annual report.  The report has one eye on the past and one on the future.  It analyzes recent episodes of financial turmoil to understand weak points in our financial system and identifies potential threats.  It reviews actions taken by the Council to strengthen our financial system and recommends additional steps that could be taken by the public and private sectors. 

Readout: Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting On December 17, 2021

Date 17/12/2021

Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) in executive and open sessions by videoconference.

Finansinspektionen Extends The Risk Weight Floor For Swedish Mortgage Exposures

Date 17/12/2021

FI has decided to extend the risk weight floor by two years, from 31 December 2021 to 30 December 2023.

EBA Publishes Final Guidelines On The Delineation And Reporting Of Available Financial Means Of Deposit Guarantee Schemes

Date 17/12/2021

• The Guidelines aim to improve confidence in financial stability across the EU, by establishing a more harmonised approach to the funding of DGSs, and by enhancing transparency and comparability of the financial position of  deposit guarantee schemes (DGSs).
• The Guidelines set out that only funds that were originally contributed by credit institutions to the ex-ante funds of DGSs will count towards reaching the target level of said funds.
• The Guidelines also expand the current reporting requirements from DGSs to the EBA, with a view for the EBA to publish more extensive information on DGS funding going forward.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change On Securities Market - Update

Date 17/12/2021

CCP NCC changes PcH_max parameter value that defines price up limit on Securities market starting from December 20, 2021:

EBA Confirms EU Banks’ Solid Overall Liquidity Position But Warns About Low Foreign Currency Liquidity Buffers

Date 17/12/2021

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its EBA Report on liquidity measures, which monitors and evaluates the liquidity coverage requirements currently in place in the EU. The liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) of EU banks stood at 176% in June 2021, materially above the minimum threshold of 100%. At the same time, the EBA renews its concern of EU banks’ low foreign currency LCR values and encourages banks and supervisors to work towards improving the situation.

Risk Parameters On The Moscow Exchange During New Year/Christmas Holidays

Date 17/12/2021

If the market volatility does not significantly increase, CCP NCC will change risk parameters: