The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its updated supervisory statement on supervision of international banks. The statement outlines the PRA’s expectations for liquidity reporting by PRA-regulated UK branches
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Canada: Consultation on policy proposals for new high-value payments system
Payments Canada is seeking feedback on policy proposals that will shape a new by-law for Canada’s new high-value payments system, Lynx. The proposals touch on key requirements including membership -
Canada & Section 983 of the Bank Act: Why OSFI must Consider Reversing its Compliance Expectations
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 -
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 -
New Brunswick: Financial regulator launches unclaimed property program
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
July 21, 2019
Banks and Financial Institutions Regulation
A snapshot of recent regulatory developments in the banking space is set out below. 1. CANADA: Department of Finance: Consultations on the Review of the Canadian Payments Act Last Friday, the Department of Finance (DoF) launched consultations to seek views on whether 2015 governance changes have been Europe, North America, Oceania & Antarctica
July 21, 2019
Banks and Financial Institutions Regulation
A snapshot of regulatory interventions in the banking space from around the world. 1. CANADA: Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada: FAQs on Politically Exposed Persons in Canada and Heads of International Organizations The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada issued FAQs on Africa, Europe, North America
July 21, 2019
US Justice Department Moves Against Piling On
The US Justice Department (Department) this week announced a policy against piling on – repeated punishments by multiple enforcement authorities for the same misconduct that may exceed what is necessary to rectify the harm and deter future violations. The new policy encourages Department components to coordinate with one another Other
July 21, 2019
Banking Regulation & Developments: The Week of April 30, 2018
This review highlights regulatory interventions by supervisory authorities from around the world. 1) UNITED STATES The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency – Appraisal Threshold for Commercial Real Estate Transactions The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Asia & South America, Europe, North America
July 21, 2019
Banking Regulation: The Week of April 23, 2018
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 Disclosure Rule The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection finalized amendment to its “Know Before You Owe” Mortgage Disclosure Rule. Africa, Asia & South America, Europe, North America, Oceania & Antarctica