This review highlights regulatory interventions by supervisory authorities from around the world. 1. UNITED STATES: i) The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection – ‘Know Before You Owe’ Mortgage
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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 -
Arab Monetary Fund consults on Digital Identity and e-KYC Guidelines
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) has published Digital Identity and e-KYC Guidelines in the Arab Region for public consultation. Prepared by AMF’s Regional FINTECH Working Group, stakeholders are to -
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 -
Report on Fintech Adoption in Hong Kong Banking Industry
The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research has published a report on Fintech penetration in Hong Kong. Titled “Fintech Adoption and Innovation in the Hong Kong Banking
December 5, 2019
Australia: Regulator proposes to enhance transparency around banking data
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is proposing substantially increasing the volume and breadth of data it makes publicly available on authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs). APRA notes that the move towards greater transparency and scrutiny of the banking sector is aimed at increasing accountability, supporting competition and lifting overall Oceania & Antarctica
December 5, 2019
Israel: Draft guidelines for implementation of open banking standard
The Bank of Israel (Bank) has published draft guidelines for the implementation of opening banking in Israel. In order to increase transparency and access to information about the implementation, the Bank has established a designated portal (in Hebrew) on its website. The portal will also serve as a Europe
December 5, 2019
Canada: OSFI publishes final version of Liquidity Principles Guideline
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has released the final version of Guideline B-6 on Liquidity Principles. Guideline B-6 sets out OSFI’s expectations around the management of liquidity risk for deposit-taking institutions. It complements the minimum liquidity requirements set out in the Liquidity Adequacy Requirements Guideline. North America
December 4, 2019
Canada: OSFI finalizes Guideline on Foreign Bank Branch Deposit Requirement
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has published Guideline A-10: Foreign Bank Branch Deposit Requirement. Guideline A-10 addresses OSFI’s expectations with respect to the minimum deposit which authorized foreign banks must maintain in respect of their business in Canada. It establishes rules around the required North America
December 3, 2019
The Philippines: Enhanced guidelines on Peso consumer loans for overseas Filipino workers
The Monetary Board of the Philippines has approved an enhanced policy that allows banks to grant Peso consumer loans to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) without Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s approval. The enhanced policy is aimed at facilitating access of OFWs to bank credit, in line with the BSP’s Asia & South America