Operational Risk

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

    Operational Risk

    Exchanges Can Help Minimise Broker-Dealer Operational Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2021

    A paper by Citadel Securities, NYSE, Nasdaq, MIAX, MEMX, and BOX says exchanges can provide an additional layer of protection on top of broker-dealers’ own risk controls.

    Operational Risk

    Mizuho Suffers Seventh System Failure For the Year

    By Editors | 12/09/2021

    The latest failure disrupted about 100 ATMs due to a “hardware problem”, though affected services were restored quickly.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA Urges Continued Momentum in Bank Culture Efforts

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2021

    Culture is the “invisible glue” that holds a bank together and assumes an even more critical role during the pandemic, says the HKMA’s Arthur Yuen.

    Liquidity Risk

    RBNZ Directs Banks to Correct Liquidity Management Weaknesses

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/09/2021

    Banks have been sent a detailed list of the RBNZ’s findings and instructions to develop remediation plans and conduct assessments against the findings.

    Credit Risk

    OJK Indonesia Extends Debt Restructuring Relief for One Year

    By Editors | 07/09/2021

    Banks are still required to ensure adequate risk management procedures are in place and that only debtors who are eligible are given the option to restructure their debt.

    Market Risk

    Chinese Banks Start to Restrict FX Services Amid Risk Concerns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/09/2021

    State-owned lender Huaxia Bank has restricted some of its FX services amid regulatory concerns over yuan volatility.

    Operational Risk

    Lessons in Operational & Credit Risk Management for Exchange Members

    By Boon Gin Tan | 07/09/2021

    SGX RegCo’s Boon Gin Tan and Grace Mok discuss findings from a survey of exchange members. A new guide on credit risk management has also been released.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Offer Guidance on New Complaints Handling Obligations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2021

    ASIC says more work is needed from superannuation trustees to comply with new internal dispute resolution standards that become enforceable in October.

    Operational Risk

    Mizuho Unable to Identify Cause of System Failure

    By Editors | 02/09/2021

    In a report to the FSA, Mizuho says it will revamp its system restoration procedures, review its customer response measures, and reassess its core banking system.

    Market Risk

    SAFE Assesses Bank Processes for Managing FX Volatility

    By Editors | 02/09/2021

    Regulators are said to be preparing for policy normalisation in major developed markets and for stimulus measures to end, which could prompt currency volatility.

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