Regulatory Alerts2026-05-28
Agreement No. 1-2026 Establishing General Guidelines for Integrated Risk Management
The Superintendence of the Securities Market of Panama issued Agreement No. 1-2026 to establish general guidelines for Integrated Risk Management (GIR) for licensed entities. The regulation mandates the implementation of a robust risk framework, including a three-lines-of-defense model, specific risk appetite definitions, and standardized procedures for identifying, measuring, and mitigating financial, operational, and strategic risks. It aims to harmonize Panamanian market regulations with international best practices to ensure market stability, transparency, and investor protection.
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