Operational Risk

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea: FSS Uncovers More Embezzled Funds at BNK Kyongnam Bank

By Editors | 21/09/2023

The FSS determined that around $223mn was embezzled by a bank employee, more than five times the amount initially reported.

Liquidity Risk

UK FCA Intensifies Oversight of Bank Risk Assessment

By Editors | 13/09/2023

Risks from customers can affect a bank’s ability to have enough liquidity in challenging markets, the FCA’s Simon Walls said in a letter to bank CEOs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

APRA Releases Findings from Review of Remuneration Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

The review assessed how banks, insurers and superannuation entities are approaching implementation of the new remuneration standards under CPS 511.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBNZ, FMA Call on Regulated Entities to Improve Governance Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/09/2023

A joint cross-sector thematic review identified some good governance practices, but also areas where improvement is needed.

Operational Risk

APRA Review Finds Gaps in Super Fund Valuation Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2023

The review was conducted in late 2022, ahead of new investment governance standards taking effect in January.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Sues Westpac for Financial Hardship Misconduct

By Editors | 04/09/2023

ASIC said Westpac’s deficient process resulted in 229 customers not receiving a response to their hardship notice within the required 21 days.

Operational Risk

Taiwan: Cathay Financial Units Fined for Connectivity Issues

By Editors | 04/09/2023

Cathay Securities and Cathay Futures failed to perform capacity tests and application system stress testing operations, the FSC said.

Trading & Investment

New Rules for CFD Trading Take Effect in Korea

By Editors | 03/09/2023

Only four of 13 local securities firms that offered CFD trading have decided to resume the service under the new regulations.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA to Develop Cross-Industry Stress-Testing Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/08/2023

APRA will explore how shocks may be mitigated or propagated by interactions between banking, insurance, and superannuation.