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Financial Institution Compliance Requirements in Slovenia: A Regulatory Overview

Ljubljana, Slovenia - As financial institutions in Slovenia increasingly rely on cloud services to meet their operational needs, they must navigate a complex web of regulatory requirements. AWS, a leading provider of cloud computing services, is committed to helping its customers understand and comply with the applicable laws and regulations in Slovenia.

Who Regulates Financial Institutions in Slovenia?

The Bank of Slovenia is responsible for supervising credit institutions and banks in Slovenia, while the Securities Market Agency (ATVP) regulates non-credit institutions, including:

Securities markets
Brokers
Fund managers
Payment services providers
Investment firms
Pension funds
Insurance companies

What Regulations Apply to Financial Institutions Using AWS?

Financial institutions using AWS services in Slovenia must comply with various regulatory requirements, including:

European Banking Authority Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements

The EBA Guidelines cover areas such as:

Audit rights
Security of data and systems
Location of data and data processing
Sub-outsourcing
Contingency plans and exit strategies

Local Regulations and Laws

In addition to the EBA Guidelines, financial institutions in Slovenia must also comply with local regulations and laws, including:

The Bank of Slovenia’s Regulation on Internal Governance Arrangements
Areas such as internal governance arrangements
Management body requirements
Internal capital adequacy assessment processes

AWS Compliance Framework

AWS is committed to providing its customers with a strong compliance framework and advanced tools and security measures to evaluate, meet, and demonstrate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The company encourages financial institutions using AWS services in Slovenia to obtain appropriate advice on their compliance needs.

Key Considerations for Financial Institutions Using AWS

Financial institutions using AWS services in Slovenia should consider the following key considerations:

Anticipate which legal and regulatory requirements may apply based on the purpose of the workload(s) under consideration and the relevant categories of data.
Assess the materiality or criticality of the relevant workload(s) in light of local requirements.
Review the AWS Shared Responsibility Model to understand AWS responsibilities and customer responsibilities for each service used.

AWS Resources

For more information on compliance with regulatory requirements in Slovenia, financial institutions using AWS services can refer to the following resources: