The New York Fed has released updated frequently asked questions for its Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF). The regulator has also added a sign-up for the CPFF daily purchase
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US: Regulatory agencies simplify capital calculation for community banks
US federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a final rule simplifying capital requirements for community banks by allowing them to adopt a simple leverage ratio to measure capital adequacy (leverage -
NCUA publishes Cybersecurity Considerations for Remote Work
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Credit Union Administration has published a Risk Alert, ‘Cybersecurity Considerations for Remote Work.’ Applicable to federally insured credit unions, the Risk -
Basel Committee: Report on open banking and application programming interfaces
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (Basel Committee) has published its Report on open banking and application programming interfaces (APIs). The report monitors the evolving trend of open banking -
The Bahamas: Central Bank relaxes exchange controls on residential real estate transactions
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (Bank) proposes to liberalize exchange controls (EC) on residential property transactions (both purchases and sales) involving non-residents effective October 1, 2019. The EC
February 21, 2021
FINTRAC updates its guidance on politically exposed persons
FINTRAC has updated its guidance on politically exposed persons and heads of international organizations, ongoing monitoring and business relationships. Further details are available here. Photo Credit: Pixabay North America
February 21, 2021
IsDB and ITFC sign agency agreement to support COVID-19 Restore Program
The Islamic Development Bank and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation have signed an agency agreement to facilitate the implementation of COVID-19 Restore Program. The program will be implemented through provision of trade finance and line of finance operations in member countries. The agreement also aims to further Asia & South America
February 16, 2021
Bank of Canada researches digital currency options
The Bank of Canada (Bank) is researching potential system designs and business models for a digital currency. In 2020, the Bank engaged three independent project teams to conduct exploratory design work. All three design proposals, coming from the University of Calgary, McGill University, and the University of Toronto and North America
February 10, 2021
LIBOR Transition: US regulator publishes a self-assessment tool for banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a bulletin that provides a self-assessment tool for banks to evaluate their preparedness for the expected cessation of the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The OCC indicates the tool can be used to assess the appropriateness of a North America