Operational Risk

    News on frameworks, regulations, and major events related to risks arising from internal processes, systems failures, human errors, or external disruptions.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Announces Updated Financial Reporting Rules for AFS Licensees

    By Editors | 07/06/2022

    AFS licensees’ financial reports must contain disclosures consistent with the financial reports of other for-profit entities, prepared under AASB standards.

    Credit Risk

    CBIRC Directs FIs to Offer Additional Relief to Covid-Hit Sectors

    By Editors | 07/06/2022

    The CBIRC is asking banks and insurers to improve the financial services they provide to enterprises in industries affected by Covid-19.

    Operational Risk

    MAS Finalises Revisions to BCM Guidelines for FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2022

    FIs have until 6 June 2023 to meet the requirements of the revised guidelines, and until 6 June 2024 to conduct their first BCM audit.

    Operational Risk

    HSBC, Hang Seng Suffer Internet Banking, ATM Disruption

    By Editors | 06/06/2022

    Finance sector legislator Chan Chun-ying said he expects the HKMA to demand detailed reports on the incident from the two banks.

    Market Risk

    Philippine: DOF to Have Oversight of FX Trades by Govt Entities

    By Editors | 04/06/2022

    The Department of Finance is directed through a presidential order to provide oversight of FX derivatives activities of non-bank government entities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Banks to Adopt More Scam Prevention Measures

    By Darien Choong | 02/06/2022

    The measures include an emergency self-service ‘kill switch’, enhancements to fraud surveillance systems, and additional customer confirmations.

    Operational Risk

    HK Banks Given Four Years to Achieve Operational Resilience

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2022

    The HKMA has given banks one year to develop their operational resilience framework, and a further three years for implementation.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Files Suit Against ANZ Over ‘Unlawful’ Credit Card Charges

    By Editors | 31/05/2022

    ANZ charged fees and interest to customers who withdrew funds that were shown as available on their credit card account balances.

    Liquidity Risk

    RBNZ Commends Westpac for Improved Liquidity Risk Management

    By Editors | 31/05/2022

    The RBNZ says Westpac NZ has improved its liquidity risk management and risk culture by improving resourcing and governance.

    Operational Risk

    MAS Raises OCBC Capital Requirement for Scam Incident

    By Editors | 27/05/2022

    OCBC has to apply a 1.3x multiplier to its RWA for operational risk, which translates to additional regulatory capital of S$330mn.

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