The provincial government has introduced a new Unclaimed Property Act, which includes the creation of an unclaimed property program. The program, to be administered by the Financial and Consumer
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Malta Government grants six months moratorium on loan repayments
Malta’s Minister for Public Health, in consultation with the Minister for Finance and Financial Services, has issued Moratorium on Credit Facilities Regulations in Exceptional Circumstances (Directive). The Directive mandates -
Central Bank of Kenya publishes Credit Reference Bureau Regulations
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published the Credit Reference Bureau Regulations, 2020 (CRB Regulations). Replacing the Credit Reference Bureau Regulations, 2013, the CRB Regulations authorize the CBK -
United States: CFPB Issues Final Remittance Rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published a final rule covering remittances transfers (Rule). The Rule imposes requirements on entities that send international money transfers on behalf of consumers. -
Malta: MFSA addresses ICT risk and cybersecurity
The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued the third volume of ‘The Nature and Art of Financial Supervision’ series, focusing on information and communications technology risk (ICT), and cybersecurity supervision.
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