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Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Generative AI in Financial Services

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/08/2023

Regulation Asia talks to experts to weigh the benefits and risks of deploying generative AI in the financial sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Bank AT1 Capital: Going Where?

By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 27/08/2023

Regulation Asia contributor, Jamie Lloyd Evans, explores the possibility of a policy change on AT1 capital in light of recent banking system distress.

Capital / Liquidity

CPMI-IOSCO Takes Stock of CCP Practices for Addressing Non-default Losses

By Editors | 24/08/2023

CPMI and IOSCO intend to publicly consult on further guidance for CCPs on addressing NDLs arising from scenarios like system outages and cyber attacks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Paper Warns of Heightened Risks from Crypto in EMEs

By Manesh Samtani | 23/08/2023

Certain “risk catalysts” in emerging markets can strengthen the transmission channels through which risks from crypto markets can affect financial stability.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Trend of Rising Crypto Scams Seen In A&A Blockchain Case

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/08/2023

Industry experts spoke to Regulation Asia about crypto scams in the context of charges brought against four A&A Blockchain executives who scammed 12 individuals into investing in a crypto mining scheme.

Fintech / Regtech

BCG Explores the Potential of Generative AI for Finance

By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2023

BCG says CFOs should embrace generative AI “immediately” and remove any obstacles to adoption in their departments.

ESG / Sustainability

Rating Stability at Risk from Looming Climate Downgrades

By Hazel Ilango | 21/08/2023

Hazel Ilango discusses the need for a more sustainable, relevant and effective credit rating system that better accounts for climate-related risks.

Big Picture

ECB Calls on Banks to Simplify and Streamline Internal Models

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2023

Banks should consider using less sophisticated approaches for exposure classes that involve small portfolios or portfolios with limited representative data.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FDIC Adds Crypto as Key Risk in Annual Review Report

By Editors | 17/08/2023

The FDIC says it has developed processes to engage in “robust supervisory discussions” with banks on crypto-asset risks.