Updated guidance in the US will allow easier designation of non-bank financial institutions as systemically important. Will other jurisdictions follow?

In the first quarter of 2024, banks expect a small net increase in demand for loans to firms — for the first time since the second quarter of 2022

What is the relevance of bank regulatory requirements, enforcement and political biases?

Facebook Marketplace scams currently account for 73% of all purchase fraud cases at the bank.

The overhaul of the tax system will likely translate into increased growth. Meanwhile, financial institutions will have to readjust to the new regulation which imposes a cap on interest rates for revolving credit card operations. 

As laid bare by stress test results, relevant credit growth in China is unlikely as it could further undermine banks’ loss absorption capacity.

The growth of credit in Turkey has suffered in the past few years, though it showed more dynamism last year.

In April 2023, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal to update the 2014 bank crisis-management framework. The new rules, despite not being finalised, are already causing a stir among practitioners and banks.

Banks in the country will lose the ability to generate sufficient levels of capital.

Work is underway to ensure the financial sector in Europe is able to stay resilient through a severe operational disruption.