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Machine Learning in Anti-Money Laundering

Results of IIF study of how financial institutions apply machine learning techniques to combat money laundering

Institute of International Finance summary of how machine learning techniques can help banks and insurers to improve effectiveness and efficiency in complying with anti-money laundering requirements. IIF surveyed 59 financial institutions (54 banks and five insurance companies) representing firms from all continents and across a diverse range of business models and firm sizes. Survey demonstrates that the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence is spreading in the financial industry.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Oct 2018

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Money laundering and terrorist financing, FinTech

Sectors: Banking, Insurance

Inclusive Insurance: Closing the Protection Gap for Emerging Customers

IIF report examines issues and challenges around inclusive insurance

Institute of International Finance report examines how insurers are expanding into new markets and reaching underserved customers through new technologies, business models, product designs, a deeper understanding of customers, and partnerships. Discusses: i) market for inclusive insurance; ii) most important challenges in reaching this market; iii) innovative product lines and models in health and climate/weather-related insurance that show promise; and iv) the regulatory environment and how to ease the way for inclusive insurance.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Jan 2018

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Consumer education and protection, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Insurance, Microinsurance

Climate Change and the Insurance Industry

Geneva Association report sets out insights into the role of the insurance industry in addressing climate change goals and targets

Geneva Association report based on interviews with senior executives from 21 companies. Sets out insights into the role of the insurance industry as risk experts, underwriters and investors in addressing climate change goals and targets. Identifies challenges that need to be addressed by stakeholders to enable expansion of the insurance industry's underwriting and investment contributions. Offers recommendations for the way forward.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Jan 2018

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Climate change , Risk management

Sectors: Insurance

Cyber Risk Insurance: A Growth Market Adapting to a Changing Risk

IIF report discusses global impact of cyber risk

Institute of International Finance report discusses growth of cyber risk in the insurance market. Key challenges facing insurance firms are a lack of historical data and effective modelling practices, legal uncertainty, and potential for accumulation risk due to interconnected nature of some cyber attacks. Discusses new analytical approaches, improved data collection and means to address legal uncertainties.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Dec 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Cyber risk, Operational risk

Sectors: Insurance

Improving Global AML Efforts with Technology and Regulatory Reform

IIF briefing on use of new technologies to improve financial sector compliance

Institute of International Finance briefing discusses deployment of new technologies, combined with targeted regulatory reform, to improve effectiveness of global anti-money laundering/combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) system. New technologies include machine learning, digital identity, know-your-customer (KYC) utilities and distributed ledger technology (DLT, also called "blockchain").

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Nov 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: FinTech, Money laundering and terrorist financing, Cyber risk

Sectors: Banking

The Future of Risk Management in the Digital Era

IIF and McKinsey report on banks' views on the impact of digitization on their risk functions

Institute of International Finance and McKinsey & Company research report based on a survey of banks to determine view on the impact of digitization on the risk function's mandate, role, and organization; the capabilities, talent, culture and ways of working required to deliver a digitized risk function; how to embark on a transformation program that digitizes the risk function; and what impact such a transformation would have. Describes the key drivers that make change necessary and lays out a longer-term vision, as well as shorter-term, more practical initiatives observed at numerous institutions that are already having an impact by digitizing risk.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Oct 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Operational risk, Risk management

Sectors: Banking

International Regulatory Standards: Renewing and Refocusing for Future Growth

IIF research paper examines regulatory cooperation and international standard setting

Institute of International Finance research paper evaluates the current state of global dialogue on regulatory cooperation and offers an assessment of the mandate and mission of international standard setters to foster cooperation, build on their legacy of achievements, ensure the durability of lasting global stability and support dynamic, inclusive growth.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Oct 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Cross-border cooperation, Supervisory framework, Systemic risk, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Securities

Cyber Security & Financial Stabililty

IIF staff paper examines how cyber-attacks could impact the global financial system

Institute of International Finance staff paper analyzes the relationship between cyber-attacks and overall stability of the financial sector, including transmission channels and different types of scenarios where cyber-attacks and other incidents could have systemic repercussions.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Sep 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Operational risk, Cyber risk

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Securities

Stakeholder Landscape in Extreme Events and Climate Risk Management

Geneva Association report on patterns of stakeholder engagement in international framework agreements related to disaster risk reduction, climate change and sustainable development

Geneva Association report illustrates patterns of stakeholder engagement in international framework agreements related to disaster risk reduction, climate change and sustainable development over the last five decades. Report: i) highlights patterns of stakeholder engagement in the three international framework agreements; ii) provides an overview of complex global landscape of stakeholders; iii) gives examples of multilateral multi-stakeholder initiatives in disaster and climate risk management; and iv) highlights innovations and initiatives in disaster risk financing and insurance since 2005.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Jan 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Climate change , Risk management

Sectors: Insurance

The Pension Gap Epidemic

Geneva Association report highlights challenges and solutions to the pension gap epidemic

Geneva Association report examines potential solutions to mitigate growing challenge of pension gaps, the difference between income needed to sustain a reasonable living standard and funds that have been saved for retirement in private and public pensions. Sets out solutions for governments and the public to reduce the pension gap: i) automatically enrol workers in employer defined contribution plans at a level to ensure adequate retirement income; ii) provide tax-advantaged savings opportunities to encourage retirement savings; iii) advocate annuitization of employer defined contribution plans; iv) increase retirement ages; v) create more opportunities to work past normal retirement age; vi) reduce contribution rates for social pensions for employers and individuals; vii) disclose current pension funding gaps and show expected benefits; and viii) include financial literacy as part of core educational systems.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Dec 2016

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Pension and retirement plans, Consumer education and protection, Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Pensions

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382 records

Machine Learning in Anti-Money Laundering

Inclusive Insurance: Closing the Protection Gap for Emerging Customers

Climate Change and the Insurance Industry

Cyber Risk Insurance: A Growth Market Adapting to a Changing Risk

Improving Global AML Efforts with Technology and Regulatory Reform

The Future of Risk Management in the Digital Era

International Regulatory Standards: Renewing and Refocusing for Future Growth

Cyber Security & Financial Stabililty

Stakeholder Landscape in Extreme Events and Climate Risk Management

The Pension Gap Epidemic

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