Operational Risk

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

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    APRA Chair Outlines Initiatives to Financial Sector Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021

    APRA is piloting a risk culture survey, independent cyber security reviews, and a new data collection exercise on technology and cyber risks.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    APRA Issues Draft Prudential Practice Guide on Remuneration

    By Editors | 01/05/2021

    The guidance will assist entities in complying with APRA’s new standard on remuneration, which is expected to be finalised later this year.

    Credit Risk

    Bank Losses from Archegos Collapse to Exceed $10bn

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2021

    New disclosures from UBS and Nomura have raised estimates of the total losses to banks to over $10.5bn.

    Operational Risk

    Taiwan FSC Directs LINE Bank to Conduct Stress Tests

    By Editors | 26/04/2021

    LINE Bank services crashed on Thursday due to “system overload” just as it launched new digital banking services.

    Operational Risk

    FINMA Opens Probe Into Credit Suisse Archegos Losses

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2021

    The Swiss regulator said it will appoint a third-party agent to investigate “possible shortcomings in risk management” at Credit Suisse.

    Operational Risk

    HKMA Directs Banks to Prepare for OpRisk Rule Updates

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2021

    The HKMA plans to revise its SPM module on Operational Risk Management to incorporate elements of the revised PSMOR issued by the BCBS.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BCBS Outlines Work Priorities for 2021-2022

    By Editors | 19/04/2021

    Priorities include ongoing Covid-19, digitalisation, climate risk, AI/machine learning, data and technology governance and operational resilience.

    Credit Risk

    Cambodian Lenders Grant Reprieve from Debt Repayment

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 14/04/2021

    Six measures have been announced, including lower interest rates, credit restructuring benefits and relief for Covid-19 patients.

    Operational Risk

    Mizuho Head to Turn Down JBA Chairmanship – Report

    By Editors | 14/04/2021

    Mizuho Financial Group president and group CEO Tatsufumi Sakai was due to take over as JBA chairman on 1 April.

    Operational Risk

    Nomura Establishes Internal Team to Probe Archegos Loss

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2021

    Nomura has set up the team to look into the bank’s risk management practices. It plans to disclose details of Archegos loss in late April.

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