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Myanmar Banks Urged to Enhance Compliance with New Guidelines
The Central Bank of Myanmar has issued guidelines on risk management practices for banks, effective May 20th this year, to ensure that financial institutions in the country are well-equipped to manage risks and maintain stability.
Enhancing Risk Management Practices
According to the guidelines, banks must establish a risk management system that is tailored to their business nature, scale, and complexity. The aim is to enhance risk management practices and set standards for CBM’s supervisory assessments.
Key Aspects of Risk Management
The guidelines cover various aspects of risk management, including:
- Risk governance
- Risk appetite framework
- Monitoring systems
- Internal controls
- Stress testing
- External audits
- Capital management plans
- Supervision by the central bank
Key Takeaways from the Guidelines
Some key takeaways from the guidelines include:
- Boards of directors approving risk appetite frameworks and comprehensive risk strategies
- Establishment of a risk management committee for large banks
- Senior management implementing risk management systems
- Independent risk management functions overseeing bank-wide risk management
Managing Financial Risks
The guidelines also outline detailed standards for managing various types of financial risks, including:
- Credit risk
- Market risk
- Liquidity risk
- Operational risk
- Legal risk
- Regulatory risk
- Reputational risk
- Strategic risk
- Group-related party risk
Non-Compliance and Consequences
Failure to comply with the guidelines may result in corrective actions or sanctions under relevant laws and administrative penalties. Banks are advised to take immediate action to ensure compliance with the new standards.
Promoting Risk Awareness and Management
In the face of increasing complexities in the financial landscape, these guidelines aim to promote a culture of risk awareness and management among Myanmar’s banking sector, ultimately enhancing financial stability and integrity in the country.