2012-03-04

Joint Forum Report on Intra-Group Support Measures by BCBS

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s Joint Forum issued a report detailing intra-group support measures that financial groups utilize during stress or unexpected losses. Analyzing survey data from thirty-one institutions across ten jurisdictions, the document outlines how these mechanisms affect operational resilience and enable orderly wind-downs. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency mandates that all banks review the guidance to optimize their internal support frameworks and crisis preparedness.

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