International

    IFSB Issues Working Paper on Financial Consumer Protection in Islamic Finance

    By Editors | 26/10/2015

    Paper provides examples where regulators can deal with issue of consumer protection without need to take stance on Shari’ah matters.

    Financial Innovation Shouldn’t Fall Victim to Regulators’ Regrets

    By Peter Guy | 20/10/2015

    Some regulators regret that no bankers were imprisoned for their role in the 2008 financial crisis. But, is this realistic?

    Reinventing Regulation

    By Editors | 16/10/2015

    Concern about regulation should take a backseat to discussions on how to reinvent the regulatory framework.

    FATF Prioritising Terrorist Financing and De-risking

    By Editors | 16/10/2015

    President of money laundering task force sets agenda at Compliance Forum on SIBOS Day 2

    Markit Launches KY3P Platform for Third Party Risk Management

    By Editors | 14/10/2015

    Barclays, HSBC and Morgan Stanley partner to design new service.

    Technology and Banking: Evolution or Revolution?

    By Editors | 14/10/2015

    In a changing technology landscape, data analytics, block chain and mobile payments are having the greatest impact on financial services.

    China Systems and Accuity Partner on Trade Finance and Supply Chain Solution

    By Editors | 13/10/2015

    80% of firms cite compliance and regulatory issues a “chief” obstacle to trade finance.

    Breaking Away From a US Dollar Dominated World

    By Peter Guy | 13/10/2015

    CIPS translates into geopolitical, transnational banking power by obviating American oversight.

    Basel Committee to Standardise Credit Risk Modelling

    By Editors | 12/10/2015

    Global banking regulators have decided to allow lenders to keep using credit rating agencies to help them determine how much capital they need to hold to cover credit risks.

    Industry Endorses Intraday Liquidity Reporting Guidelines

    By Editors | 10/10/2015

    SWIFT has announced that the Payments Market Practice Group has endorsed the use of its messages for intraday liquidity reporting as required by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.

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