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The uncertain impact of individual accountability reforms
April 6, 2020Individual accountability has become a focus for regulators around the world, with new rules raising the bar for what is expected of senior bankers. It remains to be seen, however, whether the accountability regimes will have the impact they intended.
PSD2: what next?
September 2, 2019The European payments industry is coming to the end of the Payment Services Directive 2 implementation – or is it?
Making Basel III work for developing economies
June 3, 2019Any rush to implement improved regulatory standards must take into account the particular needs of developing markets, write Liliana Rojas-Suarez and Thorsten Beck of the Center for Global Development’s task force.
UK embraces role of global pioneer in Open Banking
March 1, 2018The UK has taken a giant step into the unknown, launching Open Banking ahead of its European counterparts. While not all the designated banks were ready on time, the initiative lays the groundwork for a range of new propositions for consumers and businesses.
Another fine mess? How penalties are calculated
December 1, 2017Banks and commentators have often been left stumped by the processes used to calculate multi-billion-dollar fines levied by regulators in recent years. Danielle Myles looks at how penalties are determined by different authorities around the world.
US financial crime regime changes receive a warm welcome
October 2, 2017The US is gearing up for change in its onerous anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and sanctions regimes – much to the relief of many banks. Jane Monahan reports.
How banks are combating the cyber threat
October 2, 2017Banks are under attack from cyber threats coming at them from all directions, but are fighting back with a range of countermeasures, writes Michael Imeson.
Looking ahead: where now for the Basel Committee?
September 1, 2017The 10th anniversary of the financial crisis recently thrust the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision into the spotlight, but the next 10 years are likely to pose very different challenges for the institution. Justin Pugsley reports.
Will regulatory crackdown see China emerge from the shadows?
July 3, 2017Chinese regulators have tightened their grip on the banking sector in an effort to control financial risk, the country’s ballooning shadow banking sector and excessive debt load. Which banks stand a better chance of meeting these tougher requirements? Stefania Palma reports.