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International Standards on Combatting Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation

Update of the FATF internationally agreed AML-CFT standard

Financial Action Task Force standard defines measures which countries should implement to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Sets out essential measures: i) identify risks, develop policies and domestic coordination; ii) pursue money laundering, terrorist financing and financing of proliferation; iii) apply preventive measures for financial sector and other designated sectors; iv) establish powers and responsibilities for competent authorities and other institutional measures; v) enhance transparency and availability of beneficial ownership information of legal persons and arrangements; and vi) facilitate international cooperation.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Oct 2018

Type: Standard

Peer: Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures and Financial Inclusion, Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Risk Factor Guidelines, Emerging Terrorist Financing Risks , Risk-Based Approach for the Banking Sector, National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment, The Role of Hawala and Other Similar Service Providers in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

Topics: Money laundering and terrorist financing

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Securities, Microfinance

The Prudential Regulation Authority's Approach to Insurance Supervision

PRA description of how it carries out its prudential regulatory role for insurers

UK Prudential Regulation Authority policy document meets PRA's statutory requirement to issue guidance on how it intends to advance its objectives. Communicates PRA's expectation to regulated insurers and what they can expect from PRA in the course of supervision. Document: i) describes PRA's statutory objectives and its approach to advancing them; ii) outlines how it determines focus of its supervision in identifying key risks to its primary objectives; iii) examines measures that it expects insurers to have in place to ensure their businesses are run in a safe and sound manner; iv) details PRA's supervisory approach; and v) outlines PRA's approach to setting and communicating expectations of insurers.

Publisher: National Regulators Release date: Oct 2018 Country: United Kingdom

Type: Law, Regulation and Policy

Peer: Financial Management and Planning by Insurers

Topics: Supervisory framework, Risk-based supervision, Corporate governance, Capital adequacy, Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Insurance

A Community Bank Director's Guide to Corporate Governance

How the FDIC Pocket Guide for Directors applies to small banks

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation special corporate governance edition of its Supervisory Insights series addresses how its Pocket Guide for Directors and other guidance relates to corporate governance and strategic planning at smaller, simpler banks. Discusses key governance concepts, roles, and responsibilities of directors and senior management at such banks, and discusses how FDIC examiners evaluate governance at those banks. A list of resources, with links to regulations, guidance, and training materials, is included.

Publisher: National Regulators Release date: Oct 2018 Country: United States

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Corporate governance, Supervisory framework

Sectors: Banking

Bank Stress Testing Principles

BCBS principles for stress testing

Basel Committee on Banking Supervision principles address stress testing by supervisors and banks. Principles can be applied across banks and jurisdictions while remaining relevant as stress testing practices continue to evolve.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Oct 2018

Type: Guideline

Parent: Principles for Sound Stress Testing Practices and Supervision

Peer: Supervisory and Bank Stress Testing: Range of Practices , Peer Review of Supervisory Authorities' Implementation of Stress Testing Principles

Topics: Stress-testing

Sectors: Banking

IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts: What Supervisors Need to Know

TC note explains new accounting standard for insurance contracts and how supervisors can implement it

Toronto Centre Note discusses: i) how the key features of the standard have been designed to meet the IASB's objectives; ii) potential implications for insurers applying IFRS 17; and iii) considerations for adoption of IFRS 17 for regulatory and supervisory purposes based on the guidance of the IAIS's Insurance Core Principles. Highlights the need for supervisors to take stock of the requirements and determine an action plan for the way forward.

Publisher: Toronto Centre Release date: Oct 2018

Type: TC Notes

Topics: Accounting, actuarial and auditing , Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Insurance

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

E-Payments User Protection Guidelines

MAS guidelines to protect consumers of e-payment services

Monetary Authority of Singapore guidelines standardize protection offered to individuals or micro-enterprises from losses arising from unauthorized or mistaken payment transactions from their protected accounts. Covers: i) liability caps to clarify the amounts that the account user and the financial institution are liable for in any unauthorized payment transaction; ii) notification duties of account users and financial institutions for all payment transactions; and iii) resolution processes for both unauthorized payment transactions and mistaken payment transactions.

Publisher: National Regulators Release date: Sep 2018 Country: Singapore

Type: Guideline

Topics: Consumer education and protection, Conduct

Sectors: Banking

Transition in Thinking: The Impact of Climate Change on the UK Banking Sector

PRA report examines impact of financial risks from climate change on banks

UK Prudential Regulation Authority report examines: i) financial risks from climate change that impact banks; ii) assesses how banks are responding to and managing those risks; and iii) helps banks to understand the PRA's supervisory approach.

Publisher: National Regulators Release date: Sep 2018 Country: United Kingdom

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Climate change , Transparency and disclosure, Corporate governance

Sectors: Banking

Outsourcing Involving Cloud Computing Services

APRA information paper explores the use of shared computing services

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority information paper provides overview of cloud computing, its benefits and risks, and APRA's supervisory approach.

Publisher: National Regulators Release date: Sep 2018 Country: Australia

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Operational risk, Risk management

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions

Guide to On-Site Inspections and Internal Model Investigations

Guide sets out how ECB conducts inspections

European Central Bank guide describes the inspection process, from the decision to launch the inspection to the follow-up stage and sets out best practices to foster cooperation between entities being inspected and inspection teams.

Publisher: Regional Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Sep 2018

Type: Guideline

Topics: Supervisory framework

Sectors: Banking

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382 records

International Standards on Combatting Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation

The Prudential Regulation Authority's Approach to Insurance Supervision

A Community Bank Director's Guide to Corporate Governance

Bank Stress Testing Principles

IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts: What Supervisors Need to Know

Machine Learning in Anti-Money Laundering

E-Payments User Protection Guidelines

Transition in Thinking: The Impact of Climate Change on the UK Banking Sector

Outsourcing Involving Cloud Computing Services

Guide to On-Site Inspections and Internal Model Investigations

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