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

    Taiwan FSC Issues Guidelines on Bank Inspections

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The FSC says a key objective of the guidelines is to introduce innovative technology including big data analysis into the inspection process.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    APRA Raises Expectations on Superannuation Entities

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    APRA has written to RSE licensees describing their key obligations in light of the introduction of the Your Future, Your Super reforms.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Family Offices Should Start Behaving Like Regulated Entities

    By Marie Gervacio | 30/07/2021

    Family offices should be reviewing their governance and risk management frameworks in light of the Archegos collapse, says Marie Gervacio.

    Cybersecurity

    NZ FMA Issues Cyber Resilience Guidance for Financial Advisers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2021

    Under New Zealand’s new financial advice regime, many individuals and entities have not previously been subject to compliance obligations for cybersecurity.

    Operational Risk

    Independent Report Finds Risk Control Failures at Credit Suisse

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2021

    The report indicates that the risks were known, but responsible parties in the first and second lines simply failed to act.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Appeals Dismissal of Cigno, BHF Solutions Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2021

    ASIC’s appeal seeks judicial clarification on the operation of key obligations under the National Credit Act and National Credit Code.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBNZ Drafts Interim Solvency Standard to Account for IFRS 17

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/07/2021

    The inclusion of risk adjustments in insurance liabilities is expected to increase capital requirements for life insurers.

    Payments & Settlements

    GFXC Updates FX Global Code to Promote PvP Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2021

    The changes place greater importance on the use of PvP settlement where available, and provide guidance on risk reduction where PvP settlement is not in use.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Asks Insurers to Review Risk Management Frameworks

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

    The self-assessments must be submitted to APRA by 30 November. Feedback will be provided early next year.

    Payments & Settlements

    CPMI, IOSCO Identify Shortcomings in FMI Business Continuity Plans

    By Editors | 22/07/2021

    Some FMIs do not fully meet expectations with respect to recovery from operational incidents, such as natural disasters or IT systems outage.

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