Introduction On August 11, 2017, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced it was suspending compliance expectations set out in its June 30, 2017 cover note
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Germany: Guidance on outsourcing to cloud service providers
BaFin and the Deutsche Bundesbank’s joint assessment of outsourcing to cloud service providers, the guidance applies to regulated entities including financial services institutions, credit institutions, insurance undertakings, payment institutions, and -
Nigeria: Implementation of Cashless Policy
In a circular to all Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that charges will apply on cash deposits made in select states in -
Australia: Consultation on capital treatment of government guaranteed mortgages
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released for consultation its proposed revision to the capital treatment for eligible mortgages covered by the Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS). -
Moody’s, Transamerica and Sound Model Risk Management Framework
Introduction Financial institutions routinely use models for a broad range of activities, including underwriting credits; valuing exposures, instruments, and positions; measuring risk; managing and safeguarding client assets; determining capital
December 19, 2019
Bank of England proposes to stress test financial stability implications of climate change
The Bank of England is consulting on its proposed framework for the 2021 Biennial Exploratory Scenario (BES) exercise, in relation to climate-related risks. The objective of the BES is to test the resilience of the largest banks and insurers (firms) to the physical and transition risks associated with different Europe
December 19, 2019
Iceland: Central Bank amends liquidity coverage requirements for credit institutions
The Central Bank of Iceland has amended the rules on liquidity coverage requirements for credit institutions. Currently, credit institutions’ liquidity ratio in all currencies combined is required to be at least 100% at all times. In addition, their liquidity ratio in all foreign currencies must similarly be at least Europe
December 18, 2019
Australia: Prudential regulator modernizes standard on banking credit risk management
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released an updated prudential standard on credit risk management requirements for authorised deposit-taking institutions. The updated standard addresses recommendation 1.12 from the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. As recommended by Oceania & Antarctica
December 16, 2019
Switzerland: FINMA updates Guidelines on Financial Market Regulation
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has updated its Guidelines on Financial Market Regulation. The Guidelines highlight how FINMA ensures a transparent and efficient regulatory process. They reflect the new Ordinance to the Financial Market Supervision Act. Further details are available here. Photo Credit: Pixabay Europe
December 6, 2019
United Kingdom: PRA consults on outsourcing and third party risk management
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is inviting comments on its proposals to modernize the regulatory framework on outsourcing and third-party risk management. The proposals are outlined in the draft Supervisory Statement on Outsourcing and third-party risk management. The objectives include complementing the policy proposals on operational resilience in CP29/19 Europe