The Central Bank has issued new lending rules for credit unions. The rules remove the existing lending maturity limits which cap the percentage of credit union lending which may
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Canada: Prudential regulator consults on tailored capital and liquidity requirements for small banks
The Canadian prudential regulator (OSFI) has published a consultative document on advancing proportionality in the capital and liquidity regime for small and medium-sized banks. The document includes an overview -
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 -
Mauritius joins African Development Bank Bloomberg Bond Index
The African Development Bank has added Mauritius to its Bloomberg African Bond Indices (ABABI). The Bank of Mauritius (Bank) initiated actions to comply with the requirements for the inclusion -
Central Bank of Nigeria issues Consumer Protection Framework
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued Consumer Protection Framework (Framework) for the financial services industry. The Framework is aimed at enhancing consumer confidence in the industry and promoting
July 21, 2019
Banking Regulation: The Week of April 16, 2018
This review highlights regulatory interventions by supervisory authorities from around the world. 1. Canada: i) Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions – Final Total Loss Absorbing Capacity Guideline OSFI issued final version of the Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity Guideline (TLAC). The TLAC sets out the framework OSFI Asia & South America, Europe, North America
July 21, 2019
Regulatory Interventions in the Banking Space: October 23 – 30, 2017
…a compilation of most recent banking regulatory developments from around the world. October 30, 2017: 1. United States: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve System, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency – Proposed Amendment of the Capital Rule The Office of the Comptroller Europe, North America, Oceania & Antarctica
July 21, 2019
Regulatory Interventions in the Banking Space: October 17 – 23, 2017
…a compilation of most recent banking regulatory developments from around the world. October 23, 2017: 1. United States: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve System, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency – Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Frequently Asked Questions The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Africa, Asia & South America, Europe, North America
July 21, 2019
Regulatory Interventions in the Banking Space: The Week of September 18, 2017
September 19, 2017: 1. United Kingdom: European Banking Authority – Consultation on significant risk transfer in securitization The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched a public consultation on its discussion paper on significant risk transfer in securitization. The EBA is using the discussion paper to seek stakeholders’ views Asia & South America, Europe, North America, Oceania & Antarctica
July 21, 2019
Most Recent Regulatory Interventions in the Banking Space
…a compilation of banking regulatory developments across the globe. September 5, 2017: 1. Switzerland: Financial Standard Board – Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions The Financial Standard Board (FSB), an international body which monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system, announced addition Africa, Asia & South America, Europe, North America