Press Releases

• 2 April 2020 The 17th meeting of the FSB MENA group discusses regional financial stability and the impact of COVID-19

  FSB holds virtual meeting of the Regional Consultative Group for the Middle East and North Africa.

  Content Type(s): Other Meetings, Press, Press Releases Source(s): FSB, RCGs Policy Area(s): Vulnerabilities Assessments

• 2 April 2020 FSB members take action to ensure continuity of critical financial services functions

  FSB publishes additional information on its COVID-19 response.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases Source(s): FSB Policy Area(s): Supervision and Risk Management, Vulnerabilities Assessments

• 20 March 2020 FSB coordinates financial sector work to buttress the economy in response to COVID-19

  FSB members, including the international standard-setting bodies, are cooperating closely on policy responses, to maintain global financial stability, keep markets open and functioning, and preserve the financial system’s capacity to finance growth.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases Source(s): FSB

• 19 March 2020 FSB publishes peer review on implementation of over-the-counter derivatives reforms in Mexico

  Report finds that the Mexican financial authorities have made good overall progress in their implementation of OTC derivatives reforms.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases Source(s): FSB Policy Area(s): OTC Derivatives, Peer Reviews

• 16 March 2020 FSB publishes peer review on implementation of bank resolution and deposit insurance reforms in South Africa

  Review finds authorities have applied the lessons from recent bank failures to inform reforms.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases Source(s): FSB Policy Area(s): Deposit Insurance, Peer Reviews, Resolution and Crisis Management

• 19 February 2020 FSB Chair sets out focus for Saudi Arabian G20 Presidency

  Letter highlights the importance of a smooth transition to a post-LIBOR world.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases Source(s): FSB Policy Area(s): Cyber Resilience, Effects of Reforms, Financial Benchmarks, FinTech, LEI, Non-bank financial intermediation, SIFIs

• 4 February 2020 FSB takes steps to enhance the effectiveness of its Regional Consultative Groups

  FSB and RCGs agree actions to encourage greater input from non-FSB member authorities.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases Source(s): FSB, RCGs Policy Area(s): EMDEs

• 19 January 2020 FSB publishes annual report on non-bank financial intermediation

  Report provides new information on global trends and risks in non-bank financial intermediation.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases Policy Area(s): Non-bank financial intermediation

• 19 December 2019 FSB report assesses vulnerabilities of leveraged loans and CLOs

  Report shows vulnerabilities in the leveraged loan and CLO markets have grown since the global financial crisis.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases Policy Area(s): Non-bank financial intermediation, Vulnerabilities Assessments

• 18 December 2019 FSB report sets out need to reduce risks to financial stability from LIBOR transition

  Report notes regulated firms should expect increased scrutiny of LIBOR transition efforts in the months ahead of end- 2021.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases Policy Area(s): Financial Benchmarks