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
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United States: OCC fines Citibank $30 million over control deficiencies
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has imposed a $30 million fine on Citibank, N.A. (Citi) over control deficiencies. The violations, according to the regulator, resulted -
Australia: Regulator consults on strengthening capital protection for bank depositors
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has launched a review of the capital treatment of authorised deposit-taking institutions’ (ADIs’) investments in their banking and insurance subsidiaries. To ensure deposit -
Basel Committee: Guiding principles to operationalize a sectoral countercyclical capital buffer
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (Committee) has published guiding principles to operationalize a sectoral countercyclical capital buffer (SCCyB). The SCCyB is a tool that can be used to -
Singapore issues Revised Guidelines to Combat Heightened Cyber Risks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued revised Technology Risk Management Guidelines (Guidelines). Intended to keep pace with emerging technologies and shifts in the cyber threat landscape, the Guidelines
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