In a significant regulatory shift, the Federal Reserve has announced the removal of "reputational risk" from its bank supervisory examination programs, a move that mirrors earlier decisions made by two other prominent U.S. financial regulators, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognizes the crucial need to guide supervised financial institutions in managing the risks associated with their extensive use of models for decision-making. These models, which leverage quantitative
Gerdau S.A., a notable force in the global steel market, has embarked on an essential financial maneuver that aligns with its long-term strategies of optimizing capital management and reducing future liabilities. The Brazilian steel manufacturing giant recently executed a cash tender offer related
In recent years, the landscape of wealth management in Central and Eastern Europe has witnessed a significant transformation with the establishment of Single Family Offices (SFOs). Traditionally prevalent in Western Europe and the United States, SFOs are now gaining traction in Eastern Europe as
In today's digital age, the financial services sector faces unprecedented pressure to evolve and innovate rapidly, with demands for streamlined operations and enhanced customer experiences growing. Companies are turning to advanced technological solutions, and one noteworthy development is Blend's
In recent developments, a dramatic change has taken place in the financial strategies of the world’s foremost banks, marking a notable increase in their support for the fossil fuel industry. Documented by the 16th annual Banking on Climate Chaos report, this shift has brought about a surge of
