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Regulators Line Up For Trade Finance Modernization

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At the very least, outdated tools and workflows slow down the process of getting capital into the hands of exporters and importers that need funding to fuel business. Today, some documents are still sent the old-fashioned way," explained Tsafrir Attar , vice president of Digitization at Surecomp. The RegTech Opportunity.

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Capital Float On The Path To Video-Based KYC Implementation

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The process involves capturing a user’s live photo to compare alongside an official document, such as an Aadhaar card, which bears a unique, 12-digit ID number. India-based digital lender startup Capital Float witnessed a multitude of benefits from implementing video-based KYC to help onboard its small- to medium-sized business (SMB) clients.

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Bitcoin Daily: Ukraine Regulator To Scrutinize Crypto Sales Above $1,200; Big-Name Telegram Investors Shown In SEC Documents

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Finally, court documents show that some big-name investors have participated in Telegram’s token sale, according to a report by Coindesk. The list includes former board member of the Bitcoin Foundation and a partner of Ribbit Capital, Micky Malka. To implement blockchain into housing and utility services, Rostec will spend $7.5

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Climate and capital: some outstanding issues

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There is a lively debate about whether and how capital regulations for banks and insurers should be adjusted in response to climate change. Incorporating climate-related risks into the capital regime will require a reliable methodology to measure these risks. Marco Bardoscia, Benjamin Guin and Misa Tanaka.

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Credit administration department housekeeping: Practical steps for improvement

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Takeaway 3 Credit analysts need training to understand the working capital cycle, look for hidden risks, and be aware of accounting changes. Customize documentation : Avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to documentation when it comes to the underwriting process. Assess and control key risk areas with an effective credit policy.

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Federal Regulators Visited Amazon Facility To Search Laptops

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Investigators from the Federal Reserve carried out an inspection of Amazon ’s cloud in April as Washington looks into ways to regulate companies that provide the service. People familiar with the matter said the regulators were most interested in looking at Amazon’s resiliency and backup systems.

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The 2023 NCUA supervisory priorities: Takeaways for credit unions implementing CECL

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Risk focus Three main areas of risk from the NCUA letter The NCUA supervisory priorities emphasized the following regarding increased risk: Interest rate risk (IRR): Examiners will focus on key interest rate risk management and control activities, including reasonable and well-documented assumptions and data sets.