As banks and other financial institutions (FIs) embrace advances in financial technology, the digital banking sector has grown dramatically. This trend shows no signs of slowing down: one survey suggests 86 percent of UK adults use some form of online […]
What is the ACPR? The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) is the independent administrative authority in charge of supervising banks and insurance companies in France. Under the authority of the Banque de France, the ACPR is responsible […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is responsible for regulating India’s financial markets and maintaining economic stability. Established by the Reserve Bank of India Act 1934, and commencing operations on 1 April 1935, the Reserve Bank of India serves as […]
What Is The Reserve Bank Of New Zealand (RBNZ)? The Reserve Bank Of New Zealand (RBNZ) works to maintain the stability of New Zealand’s monetary and financial system and provides regulatory oversight for banks and other financial institutions. The RBNZ […]
With authority over financial markets, FINMA is responsible for ensuring that financial institutions in Switzerland operate in compliance with the law. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) was established on 22 June 2007 as a merger of the Anti […]
The London Institute of Banking & Finance awards were on the 6th of December in London, which recognised some of the most innovative companies in the banking and finance sector. This year’s awards had 17 categories including: finance in the […]
What is the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent government agency responsible for regulating the securities industry in the United States. In this capacity, it pursues a three-part mission: to protect […]
A Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer is the person responsible for ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, which aims to prevent and detect money laundering and other financial crimes. The Bank Secrecy Act is administered by the […]
Many uncertainties and misunderstandings surround politically exposed persons (PEPs). Classifying a client as a PEP is part of the process that enables financial institutions (FIs) and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) to assess the risks related to PEPs. Since […]
The Wolfsberg Group, an association of 13 global banks, is one of the several non-governmental organisations that are involved in managing the international economy. The group was founded in 2000 with the aim of contributing to financial industry standards for […]
