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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FSB and the IMF update on G20 Data Gaps Initiative
Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have updated on the implementation of the second phase of the G20 Data Gaps Initiative (DGI-2). Data gaps limit -
OSFI issues an overview of the bank capital regime in Canada
The current economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions globally about how best to approach bank capital requirements and the resulting implications for bank dividend policies. -
FSB releases report on international cooperation to address COVID-19 implications
The Financial Stability Board has published a report on international cooperation and coordination to address the financial stability implications of COVID-19. The report outlines principles that underpin the official -
United States: Six financial institutions fined over $6 million for reporting failures
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) has fined six financial institutions over $6 Million for reporting failures. The sanctioned financial institutions include HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Société Générale
September 18, 2019
United Kingdom: PRA consults on Probability of Default and Loss Given Default Estimation
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a Consultation Paper (CP 21/19) on Probability of Default (PD) estimation and Loss Given Default (LGD) estimation. The PRA is seeking feedback on proposals set out in the consultation paper, including the expected impact of the proposals on capital requirements. The Europe
September 17, 2019
Belarus: National Bank approves a legal framework for carrying out rating activities
The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (National Bank) has approved Regulation on the Procedures for Organizing and Carrying out Rating Activities (Regulation). The Regulator similarly approved Requirements for the Rating Agency Methodology and the Procedure for Compiling and Submitting Reports and Other Information of the Rating Agency Europe
September 17, 2019
India: Reserve Bank consults on Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators
The Reserve Bank of India (Reserve Bank) has published a discussion paper on ‘Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators.’ The discussion paper seeks public comments on comprehensive guidelines covering payments-related activities of payment gateways and payment aggregators (PGPAs). PGPAs are entities that: provide technology infrastructure to Asia & South America
September 16, 2019
South Korea: FSC introduces Guidelines on Financial Companies’ Investment in Fintech Business
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has introduced Guidelines on Financial Companies’ Investment in Fintech Business. According to the FSC, the guidelines expand the scope of fintech business opportunities in which financial companies are allowed to invest. Currently, an ancillary business that a financial company is allowed to operate Asia & South America