Our latest report handles about the global banking industry’s role in transitioning to a low-carbon economy “. Where does the banking industry stand one year after 190 nations agreed to boost the rates of their GHG emission cuts at COP26 and financial institutions committed to align US$130 trillion of private capital with the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement by 2050? Together with Deloitte we surveyed and interviewed executives of banks and banking associations from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North America. The results are reflected in this report. https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-shared/legacy/docs/gx-Deloitte-IBFed-Climate-Release-copy.pdf
Continue ReadingThe proposed amendments to the IFRS Foundation Due Process Handbook
In our letter we comment upon the Effects Analysis IASB consultation regarding “IFRS exposure draft amending its Dues Process Handbook“. We believe our response to the IFRS exposure draft could set a benchmark for both IFRS and FASB as to how “Effects Analyses” should address bank-specific concerns. In addition, it includes a discussion related to expanding the IFRS Foundation’s standard due process to their “Agenda Decisions”, which are interpretations of existing standards. While subject to IASB approval, these Agenda Decisions can often change bank accounting practice and, therefore, should be subject to a robust review process. IBFed Comments IFRS Due Process Effects Analysis_25 July 2019
Continue ReadingThreats to Financial Stability resulting from widespread ring-fencing
Many jurisdictions around the world are now finalizing implementation of the post crisis regulatory reforms agreed to by the G20 nations. The IBFed notes its concern that there are a growing number of instances where jurisdictions are introducing variations of the agreed reforms intended to protect their own jurisdiction, for example by ring-fencing. Such variations are drivers of market fragmentation, undermine the international cooperation of the last decade and inhibit the full, timely and consistent implementation of the post-crisis international agreements reached by G20 standard setting bodies. We support the FSB’s drafting of a report on market fragmentation which will be delivered to G20 this June. The report could be… Read More
Continue ReadingAddressing the Tax Challenges of the Digitisation of the Economy
We welcome the opportunity to provide input as part of the OECD’s consultation set out in the public consultation document “Addressing the Tax Challenges of the Digitalisation of The Economy – 13 February – 6 March 2019”. Euro In our letters we refer to our paper dated 25 September 2018 setting out some of the concerns of the International Banking Federation (IBFed) in relation to the taxation of global banks, and how banks differ from highly digitalised businesses which featured as the primary focus of the OECD’s interim report in March 2018. We explain further how banks generally have a regulated / licences presence in the jurisdictions in which they operate… Read More
Continue ReadingIBFED Response to the BCBS consultation on Pillar 3 (3rd phase of the review)
The IBFED supports the aim of transparency that should be accomplished by means of Pillar 3 disclosures requirements. However, we have concerns with the proposed disclosure of certain sensitive or proprietary information in phase three. At the same time, we emphasize that the focus must be on disclosures that are relevant for users. The proposed amount of information to be disclosed increases the risk of misinformation and reduces comparability. This would be counterproductive. Examples to illustrate these concerns are provided below. IBFED Letter_25 May IBFed Pillar 3_final
Continue ReadingTax Policy Design for Banks
Document on Tax Policy Design for Banks that can be used by IBFED members for in country discussions, as appropriate. The document reflects the view on appropriate tax policy design for global banks, commenting upon the OECD Tax Policy Principles applicable for banks. We argue that tax policy should not discriminate between taxpayers, or industry groups (eg bank levies or surcharges and that banks should not automatically be seen a collection mechanisms). It will be shared with the OECD during our upcoming meetings in March 2018. Tax Policy and Design for Banks_30 January 2018
Continue ReadingIBFED Response to the BCBS Consultation on Fintech
The IBFed appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Consultative Document. At this time, we support each jurisdiction’s own bank supervisory agencies in their efforts to address the challenges and opportunities related to emerging fintech technologies while continuing to encourage comparably equivalent national regulatory approaches. Bank supervisors have the authority to supervise banks. Developing an international fintech regulatory framework may have its merits in certain circumstances, as is demonstrated by FATF for example, but could be premature regarding the fast-changing digital environment and because most bank supervisors don’t have the authority to provide this oversight within their own jurisdiction let alone across borders. IBFED Response to BCBS on, 31 Oct… Read More
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