The US Federal Reserve has acknowledged the threat of climate change, binging it in line with other central banks and global standard-setting bodies.
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FINMA launches consultation on climate risk transparency for financial sector
FINMA is consulting over financial institutions’ transparency in light of the threat of climate change
EBA to publish its transparency exercise on Dec 11
The European Banking Authority said it will publish its 2020 risk assessment report and transparency exercise on December 11.
MAR review likely to leave industry partially disappointed
The European Commission’s review of the Market Abuse Regulation has the industry hoping that some of the more contentious elements will be rectified, but it is already clear to a panel of experts that upcoming revisions will only go so far.
Citigroup slapped with $400m fine over risk failings
US regulators have hit Citigroup with a $400m fine because it failed to address long-standing deficiencies in its risk and control systems and has been told to upgrade its IT systems and processes.
FCA enforcement actions plunged during UK lockdown
The number of enforcement cases conducted by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plunged by 76% during the population lockdowns meant to stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data obtained by law firm Reed Smith.
Federal agencies consult on their use of supervisory guidance
A consultation was launched on October 29 by five federal regulatory agencies confirming their use of supervisory guidance for regulated financial firms.
Employee misconduct is key operational risk planning issue
Employee conduct issues, such as mis-selling of services and improper businesses practices, are the most significant risks financial firms are preparing for in their scenario analysis, according to a report by the Financial Operational Risk Management Association (ORX).
TFCD sees continued boom in firms following its recommendations
Since 2017 the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TFCD) said in its latest status report that it has seen a dramatic increase in the number of organisations following its recommendations finalised three years ago, but challenges remain.
Shadow bank vulnerabilities worry regulators
Non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) remain a source of concern for regulators according to Randal Quarles, vice chair of the US Federal Reserve Board and chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), who also praised the resilience of banks.
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