{"id":33597,"date":"2018-06-27T12:19:16","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T12:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tcit.ae\/ubf\/%d8%ba%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d9%85%d8%b5%d9%86%d9%81\/uae-banks-federations-regulatory-compliance-in-a-changing-world-forum-highlights-new-challenges-facing-the-banking-sector\/"},"modified":"2018-06-27T12:19:16","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T12:19:16","slug":"uae-banks-federations-regulatory-compliance-in-a-changing-world-forum-highlights-new-challenges-facing-the-banking-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tcit.ae\/ubf\/ar\/letest-news\/uae-banks-federations-regulatory-compliance-in-a-changing-world-forum-highlights-new-challenges-facing-the-banking-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE Banks Federations Regulatory Compliance in a Changing World forum highlights new challenges facing the banking sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

The event\u2019s participants included the Central Bank of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Smart Dubai, among other local & international financial institutions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Highlighting key global trends in regulation and compliance and corresponding developments in the UAE and the wider region, the UAE Banks Federation\u2019s Regulatory Compliance in a Changing World forum concluded today (27 June, 2018) in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n

Marked by the presence of world-class speakers and acclaimed industry experts who tackled a number of issues and challenges facing the banking industry, the event attracted more than 160 delegates representing leading local and regional banks, financial services and fintech companies, legal, rating and consultancy firms. The one-day forum also saw participation from the Central Bank of the UAE and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased with the tremendous success of our \u2018Regulatory Compliance in a Changing World\u2019 forum. The event is a major milestone in UBF\u2019s journey as it gathered local, regional and international financial industry leaders under one roof to discuss and explore latest regulation and compliance developments and their impact on the banking industry. We strongly believe that the insights from the thought-provoking sessions at the forum will help local and regional banks, and the industry as a whole, to set their future strategies in order to thrive in a safe, competent and compliant business,\u201d said HE Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation.<\/p>\n

The strategic forum featured more than 20 speakers who led thoughtful panels and sessions to discuss key regulatory concerns, effective ways to deal with financial crimes, as well as how technology can support regulatory implementation. Following the opening remarks by Walid Abou Zaki, Executive Director, Al-Iktissad-Wal-Aamal Co., and the welcome speech by Hanan Mansour, Chairperson of UBF\u2019s Compliance Committee, and Head of Compliance, FAB, the event witnessed insightful deliberations as four stimulating panel discussions progressed.<\/p>\n

The panel discussions, themed \u2018Financial Crime Trends and FATF Role in Preventing Criminal Abuse of the Financial System;\u2019 \u2018Aligning Local Regulatory Frameworks with the Global Regulations;\u2019 \u2018Trust, KYC and Compliance in the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Era;\u2019 and \u2018Advance Technologies\u2019 Influence on Compliance\u2019 featured a stellar line-up of local and regional speakers, including James Obrien, Head of Regulatory Development, Central Bank of the UAE; Thomas Hirschi, Executive Director Regulatory Authority, ADGM; Waheed Rathore, Chief Compliance Officer, ADCB; David Shepherd, Market Development Lead Risk MENA, Thomson Reuters, UAE; Ibtissem Lassoued, Partner, Regional Financial Crimes, Al Tamimi & Co., UAE; Adam Vause, Partner, AML & Financial Crimes Practice ME, DLA Piper, UAE; Victor Matafonov, Chief Compliance Officer, Emirates NBD, UAE; Ayman Ajaj, Chief Information Officer, BNP Paribas MEA, Bahrain; Dr. Sohail Munir, Emerging Technologies, Smart Cities Innovation and Digital Government Transformation, Smart Dubai, UAE; and Ashar Nazim, Chief Executive Officer, Finocracy, Bahrain.<\/p>\n

Among the international speakers who provided their strategic insights in the panel discussions are: Michael Dawson, Managing Director and CEO, Promontory Asia, Promontory Financial Group, USA; Sagar Sarbhai, Head of Regulatory Relations, APAC & Middle East, Ripple, Singapore; and David Bundi, Chief Compliance Officer, Innovative Swiss Regional Bank, Switzerland.<\/p>\n

In a live stage interview, titled \u2018Living in the Age of De-Risking,’ Stuart Jones Jr., CEO, Sigma Ratings Inc., USA, explored global financial institutions\u2019 perspectives on de-risking and the impact of de-risking on the region\u2019s banking industry. The forum concluded with a presentation on \u2018Conduct Business in Banks\u2019 by Bassant Khalil, Regional and UAE Head of Regulatory Compliance, HSBC.<\/p>\n

The industry continues to leverage new technologies to develop innovative banking solutions. However, new as technology advances, risk landscape continues to expand alongside, forcing regulators to constantly change regulatory and compliance practices to sustain a safe and robust banking system.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the cost of compliance has skyrocketed in the constantly changing world of regulation, with banks and financial institutions dedicating budgets as well as 10-15% of their staff to meet regulatory requirements. Financial institutions with $10 billion or more in revenue increased their average spend on KYC-related procedures to $150 million in 2017, up from $142 million in 2016. Meanwhile, the number of KYC compliance professionals at these institutions grew to an average of 307 last year, from 68 in 2016.<\/p>\n

In the UAE, the banking industry is projected to record a steady improvement in asset growth and profitability in 2018 and the next year on the back of stable macroeconomic and financial market conditions. However, the sector\u2019s growth is expected to be affected by challenges arising from rapid technological innovations and new regulations.<\/p>\n

In response to global regulatory developments, the country has launched a host of new regulations over the past few years, including the introduction of anti-money laundering law in 2014 and its amendment in 2016, the central bank\u2019s new capital rules in 2017 with transitional implementation until 2019, as well as an independent macroeconomic stress test for banks and an independent assessment of their AML and sanctions compliance, among others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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