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Welcome to our newly launched FS regulatory insights newsletter, the quarterly update from our global FS regulatory centre. We have published this to inform readers about the latest regulatory challenges and developments in the financial sector worldwide. In this issue, we highlight key risks for financial leaders in 2024, tightening banking supervision by the ECB, and the evolving regulatory landscape impacting independent non-executive directors. We also delve into the digital euro's progress and industry concerns.
Eric Cloutier
Partner - Group Head of Banking Regulations, Forvis Mazars Group
The European Central Bank’s priorities for 2024: where do we stand after the first quarter?
The European Central Bank (ECB) issued the SSM supervisory priorities for the 2024-2026 cycle on 19 December 2023. This article provides an overview of the European Central Bank's (ECB) priorities for 2024, including addressing climate-related risks and advancing digital innovation in the financial sector, alongside efforts to maintain financial stability amidst evolving economic challenges.
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Navigating challenges in the retail digital euro landscape
Last October, the European Central Bank (ECB) initiated the preparation phase of the Digital Euro project. This article examines key considerations for stakeholders, potential benefits and risks, emerging trends and best practices for retailers to adapt to the changing digital payment landscape.
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Being an Independent Non-Executive Director in different jurisdictions: lessons learned from Mazars in Ireland roundtable
Mazars recently hosted a Financial Services INED Roundtable Dining Event in Dublin. This article offers insights into the role of independent non-executive directors (INEDs) across various jurisdictions, highlighting key lessons learned from their experience in navigating diverse regulatory environments and corporate governance practices.
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Our top risks for financial services firms in 2024
We have identified and ranked the key risks for financial services business leaders in 2024 based on market research, regulatory insights as well as our assessment of the current difficulties facing firms. This article identifies key challenges for financial institutions such as cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, geopolitical uncertainties, and disruptive technologies, analysing their potential impact and outlining risk mitigation and resilience-building strategies.
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Thank you for joining us in our inaugural FS regulatory insights newsletter and stay tuned for our next edition! If you would like to talk to us about any of these topics, please do not hesitate to contact our experts at the global FS regulatory centre.
