Effective May 1, 2020, amendments to B.C. Business Corporations Act will require private businesses in the province to keep and maintain transparency records of beneficial owners. Information to be
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Basel Committee consults on Pillar 3 disclosure templates
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published two consultative documents related to Pillar 3 disclosure. The first document proposes a set of revised disclosure requirements related to the -
Australia: Regulating governance, culture, remuneration and accountability risks
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) plans to intensify efforts to lift standards of governance, culture, remuneration and accountability (GCRA) across the industries it regulates. APRA’s intensified approach to -
Nigeria: Draft guidelines for shared services arrangements for banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued draft guidelines on the initiation, evaluation and pricing of shared services by banks and financial institutions. According to the regulator, the absence -
NCUA publishes Cybersecurity Considerations for Remote Work
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Credit Union Administration has published a Risk Alert, ‘Cybersecurity Considerations for Remote Work.’ Applicable to federally insured credit unions, the Risk
February 21, 2021
FINTRAC updates its guidance on politically exposed persons
FINTRAC has updated its guidance on politically exposed persons and heads of international organizations, ongoing monitoring and business relationships. Further details are available here. Photo Credit: Pixabay North America
February 21, 2021
IsDB and ITFC sign agency agreement to support COVID-19 Restore Program
The Islamic Development Bank and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation have signed an agency agreement to facilitate the implementation of COVID-19 Restore Program. The program will be implemented through provision of trade finance and line of finance operations in member countries. The agreement also aims to further Asia & South America
February 16, 2021
Bank of Canada researches digital currency options
The Bank of Canada (Bank) is researching potential system designs and business models for a digital currency. In 2020, the Bank engaged three independent project teams to conduct exploratory design work. All three design proposals, coming from the University of Calgary, McGill University, and the University of Toronto and North America
February 10, 2021
LIBOR Transition: US regulator publishes a self-assessment tool for banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a bulletin that provides a self-assessment tool for banks to evaluate their preparedness for the expected cessation of the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The OCC indicates the tool can be used to assess the appropriateness of a North America