This technical note evaluates strengthening cybersecurity in financial institutions of Trinidad and Tobago. The deliverables included a capacity-building seminar on regulation of cyber risk. The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago identified the need for filling regulatory gaps and desires to...

This paper on Jordan focuses on the financial system stability assessment. Jordan's financial sector, dominated by banks, has withstood several large external shocks since the latest financial sector assessment program (FSAP) that was conducted in 2008-09 in part thanks to measures implemented...

The paper highlights a technical note on Basel Core Principles (BCP) for Effective Banking Supervision for the Sweden financial sector assessment program. The authorities have adopted a number of regulatory reforms to enhance the resilience of the Swedish financial system. The key changes to the...

The global central banking community is actively exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which may have a fundamental impact on both domestic and international economic and financial stability. Over 40 countries have approached the IMF to request assistance through CBDC capacity...

This paper discusses the technical note on Supervision and Disclosure of Climate-Related Risks for the Sweden Financial Sector Assessment Program. Swedish banks are in general mainly exposed to the effects of climate change through loans that are collateralized by real estate properties and...

This technical note discusses Sweden's Oversight and Supervision of Financial Market Infrastructures and Selected Issues in Payment Systems. Digitalization of payments has been rising steadily in Sweden. In addition to the continuous digitalization of payments, Sweden is undergoing a major...

This technical assistance report discusses Cybersecurity Risk Supervision and Oversight in Sweden. Sweden's financial sector is highly digitized and interconnected, and the related technological developments heighten cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Sweden is well-served with agencies engaged...

This technical note looks at the systemic risks stemming from the potential issuance of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Sweden, as well as the growing significance of the Fintech sector. The Riksbank has been one of the pioneers in the analysis of CBDC, has recognized risks, and has put...

This technical assistance report on Georgia focuses on operationalizing the new bank recovery and resolution frameworks. The economic environment has improved, as coronavirus disease, 2019 has been brought under control but there are new challenges emerging. Economic growth is strong, interest...

This paper reports to the Executive Board on the outcomes of the Central Bank Transparency Code (CBT) pilot reviews. The pilot CBT reviews helped central banks evaluate their transparency practices and strengthen dialogue with external stakeholders. The CBT pilots provided valuable information...