Internal audit frameworks of select NBFCs and UCBs will have to include an evaluation of the risk management systems and control procedures used in various areas of operations.
February 7, 2021James Shipton has temporarily returned to his role as chair, but will step down in the coming months. Treasury will search for a new chairperson.
February 2, 2021Major shareholders at some small and medium-sized institutions are deliberately concealing their affiliate relationships and using the institutions as ‘cash machines’.
January 31, 2021Banks are encouraged to adopt the international standards for internal audit, such as those issued by the BCBS or the Institute of Internal Auditors.
January 12, 2021MAS has extended the transition period from 12 months to 18 months, and says it will start engaging key banks on their implementation progress from Q2 2021.
December 9, 2020The revised SPM accounts for holding companies established overseas and intermediate holding companies, including those that are unregulated or engaged in non-financial activities.
December 2, 2020The deficiencies identified by the OCC constituted unsafe or unsound practices that were part of "a pattern of misconduct", says the consent order.
November 29, 2020The Better Practice Guide was developed by industry practitioners with APRA and ASIC serving as vocal observers and EY and KPMG providing secretariat support.
November 29, 2020Starting next year, APRA will be asking boards to engage an external auditor to comprehensively review their compliance with CPS 234 on information security.
November 27, 2020The new 'Three Lines Model' is aimed at improving organisational structure to achieve better alignment, collaboration, and accountability among key players.
July 27, 2020