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IMF working paper discusses sequencing implementation in developing economies

International Monetary Fund working paper provides guidance on how non-Basel Committee member countries could incorporate banks' capital and liquidity standards into their framework.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Jun 2019

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Capital adequacy, Liquidity risk and rules, Supervisory framework

Sectors: Banking

A New Banking Model for Africa: Lessons on Digitization from Four Years of Operations

IFC and Mastercard Foundation guide to support financial institutions embarking on their digital transformation

International Finance Corporation and Mastercard Foundation report sets out lessons on digitization. This study extracts lessons from several interim reports into a singular end report on DFS strategy and implementation, business models and how institutional culture and change management influence organizations undertaking a DFS journey. By analyzing the experiences of these FIs over time, the study yields valuable lessons and benchmarks for the industry and helps to differentiate salient DFS issues faced by FIs versus mobile network operators.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Apr 2019

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: FinTech, Operational risk, Consumer education and protection

Sectors: Banking

Fintech in Latin America and the Caribbean: Stocktaking

IMF report provides insight into FinTech developments, risks arising and initial regulatory responses

International Monetary Fund paper documents the evolution of FinTech in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on financial development, the FinTech landscape for domestic and cross border payments and alternative financing, cybersecurity, financial integrity and stability risks, regulatory responses, and considerations for central bank digital currencies.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Mar 2019

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: FinTech, Cyber risk, Operational risk

Sectors: Banking

Review of the Fund's Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism

IMF paper sets out why AML/CFT matters and how international organizations can help to address money laundering

International Monetary Fund paper sets out: i) evolution of the IMF's approach to financial integrity issues; ii) fund surveillance; iii) fund-supported programs; iv) financial sector assessment program; v) capacity development; vi) and other AML/CFT work.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Feb 2019

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Money laundering and terrorist financing, FinTech

Sectors: Banking

Regulating and Supervising the Clouds

FSI report on emerging prudential approaches for insurance companies

Financial Stability Institute paper outlines emerging regulatory and supervisory approaches that 14 authorities have implemented to deal with the risks posed by cloud computing. In some cases, authorities have issued cloud-specific recommendations and guidance, with a special emphasis on information security, data confidentiality, recovery and resumption capabilities and audit rights. Insurers' cloud computing activities are generally included in the supervision of operational risks. In addition, authorities are making increasing use of thematic reviews and informal contacts with cloud providers.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Dec 2018

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Cyber risk

Sectors: Insurance

Principles for Responsible Banking

UNEP proposed principles for aligning banks' strategies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement

United Nations Environment Finance Initiative principles to assist banks to align their business strategy with society's goals. Key features: i) comprehensive framework addressing the strategic portfolio and transaction level across all of the bank's business areas; ii) alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) and the Paris Climate Agreement; iii) target-setting in areas of most significant positive and negative impact; iv) transparency and accountability through public reporting and review; and v) guidance, expert advice and peer learning to support implementation.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Nov 2018

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Climate change , Transparency and disclosure, Corporate governance

Sectors: Banking

Women in Finance: A Case for Closing Gaps

IMF report analyzes women's roles as users of financial services and as leaders in financial institutions and supervisory agencies

International Monetary Fund report examines large gap between representation of men and women in leadership positions in banks and banking supervision agencies worldwide. Analysis suggests that the presence of women as well as a higher share of women on bank boards appears associated with greater financial resilience and greater bank stability.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Sep 2018

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Banking

Innovative Technology in Financial Supervision (Suptech): The Experience of Early Users

FSI guidance for supervisory agencies on developing a strategy to realize the potential benefits of SupTech

Financial Stability Institute guidance outlines the experiences of early users and highlights specific considerations to develop a SupTech strategy for supervisory agencies. Sets out challenges to supervisory agencies when developing or using SupTech applications: i) increased operational risks (cyber risk, data quality, and finding the right talent); ii) computational capacity constraints; iii) management support; and iv) buy-in from supervision units. This paper outlines the experiences of early users and highlights specific considerations to develop a SupTech strategy for supervisory agencies to take advantage of these developments.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Jul 2018

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Financial inclusion, Financial market infrastructure, Supervisory framework, Supervisory structures, FinTech

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Securities

Cyber Risk for the Financial Sector: A Framework for Quantitative Assessment

IMF report on cyber-attacks and vulnerabilities of financial institutions

International Monetary Fund research paper documents cyber risk around the world for financial institutions by analyzing the different types of cyber incidents (data breaches, fraud and business disruption) and identifying patterns using a variety of datasets. Outlines a quantitative framework to assess cyber risk for the financial sector.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Jun 2018

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Cyber risk, Operational risk, Risk management, Systemic risk

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Securities

Basic Regulatory Enablers for Digital Financial Services

CGAP focus note provides guidance for policy makers to create an enabling environment for digital financial services

Consultative Group to Assist the Poor focus note examines four building blocks in regulation (e.g. regulatory enablers) and how they have been implemented in practice. Note focuses on digital financial services (DFS) models that specifically target excluded and underserved market segments. Four basic enablers are: i) non-bank e-money issuance; ii) use of agents; iii) risk-based customer due diligence; and iv) consumer protection.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: May 2018

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: FinTech, Financial inclusion, Consumer education and protection, Money laundering and terrorist financing

Sectors: Banking, Microfinance

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382 records

From Basel I to Basel III

A New Banking Model for Africa: Lessons on Digitization from Four Years of Operations

Fintech in Latin America and the Caribbean: Stocktaking

Review of the Fund's Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism

Regulating and Supervising the Clouds

Principles for Responsible Banking

Women in Finance: A Case for Closing Gaps

Innovative Technology in Financial Supervision (Suptech): The Experience of Early Users

Cyber Risk for the Financial Sector: A Framework for Quantitative Assessment

Basic Regulatory Enablers for Digital Financial Services

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