Operational Risk

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Beware Blockchain – HKMA

    By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

    Digital platforms seen as potential channel for illicit financing; could compromise data security.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Seeks Stronger Powers over Superannuation

    By Samuel Riding | 01/11/2016

    Additional powers said to address lapses in governance, risk management, and conflict management.

    Credit Risk

    Hong Kong to Launch E-Alerts for Unauthorised Mortgages

    By Samuel Riding | 27/10/2016

    AIs are expected to participate in the service unless they have ‘equally effective’ arrangements.

    Credit Risk

    Korea to Support Credit Firms’ Overseas Ambitions

    By Samuel Riding | 24/10/2016

    Move aims to assist credit finance firms to more easily access overseas markets.

    Cybersecurity

    India to Boost Cyber Security

    By Samuel Riding | 24/10/2016

    Regulators will form better policy framework, enhance monitoring after alleged malware attack.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia to Launch Banker Remuneration Review

    By Samuel Riding | 19/10/2016

    APRA says FIs need to ‘better understand and manage their risk cultures’.

    Market Risk

    APRA Finalises Non-Centrally Cleared Derivatives Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 18/10/2016

    Regulator will not announce implementation date or timetable yet to allow FIs time to prepare.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea Clarifies Financial Firm Governance Laws

    By Samuel Riding | 17/10/2016

    Regulator responds to concerns about rules on outside directors, risk management and transparency.

    Operational Risk

    CBRC Confirms New Risk Management Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 05/10/2016

    Guidelines are designed to strengthen and standardise risk management of commercial banks

    Operational Risk

    Vietnam Bank Supervision Failing, Academic Says

    By Samuel Riding | 13/09/2016

    Banking Academy deputy director cites supervision failures; suggests sector restructuring did not have desired impact.

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