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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Hotel Sector

The pandemic hit the Hotel sector disproportionately hard relative to other property types, given the pandemic's effect on travel and leisure spending. Moody's Analytics REIS provides insight.

Middle East Economic Outlook: November 2020

In this webinar, Moody's Analytics economists discuss Middle East's macroeconomic outlook.

CFTC and SARB to Cooperate to Promote Fintech Innovation

CFTC and SARB signed a Statement of Intent to cooperate and support innovation through each authority's respective fintech initiative—CFTC's LabCFTC and SARB's Fintech Unit.

CBB Launches Fintech Platform and Open Banking Framework in Bahrain

CBB, in cooperation with the Bahrain Economic Development Board, Bank ABC, ila Bank, BENEFIT, NBB, and Bahrain Islamic Bank, announced the launch of FinHub 973, the first comprehensive digital fintech lab in the region, regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain.

Find Alpha with the Next-Generation Bond Valuation Model (APAC)

In this webinar, the bond model research team will discuss the new model methodology and relative value application, with focus on the model's outperformance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Find Alpha with the Next-Generation Bond Valuation Model (AMER/EMEA)

In this webinar, the bond model research team will discuss the new model methodology and relative value application, with focus on the model's outperformance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 and CRE Transaction Markets

In our latest release, Moody's Analytics and CWCapital CWCapital collaborate to explore how the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has impacted CRE transaction markets.

BoM Revises Guideline on Outsourcing by Financial Institutions

BoM revised the guideline setting out a broad framework for financial institutions that have entered into outsourcing or are planning to outsource their business activities to service providers.

BIS and Saudi G20 Presidency Announce TechSprint Winners

BIS Innovation Hub and Saudi G20 Presidency announced winners of the G20 TechSprint challenge at the conclusion of the Enabling Regulatory and Supervisory Solutions for the Digital Era symposium.

SARB on Group Structure Reporting Requirements for Resolution Planning

SARB published a discussion paper that sets out criteria to identify resolution groups.

SARB Issues Directive on Completion of Operational Risk Reporting Form

SARB issued a Directive (D6/2020) on the completion and submission of return for operational risk for banks.

BoM Revises Guidelines on Liquidity Risk and Dividend Payments

BoM revised the guideline on the management of liquidity risk and the guideline on dividend payments by institutions in Mauritius.

Pandemic Update of the Fed's Stress Test

In this webinar, we will assess the three new economic scenarios provided by the Fed.

NBFI Modeling Solution

Learn how our Moody's Analytics NBFI modeling solution can help your organization increase efficiency and gain confidence in your credit risk management process.

BOM Extends Timeline for Loan Moratoria to Ease Impact of COVID Crisis

BOM is extending, to December 31, 2020, the moratoria on loans granted by commercial banks to economic operators (including small and medium enterprises), households, and individuals under the COVID-19 support program.

BOM Issues Guideline on Cross-Border Exposure of Banks

BOM issued a guideline that sets out the minimum standards for banks in respect of their cross-border exposure.

Higher Education, Student Housing, and the Local Community

In this paper, we discuss the geography and magnitude of the coronavirus's impact on student housing and the broad commercial real estate (CRE) market.

SARB Issues Directive on Prudential Valuation Adjustment Framework

SARB published the directive D5/2020 that addresses issues related to the prudential valuation adjustment framework in South Africa.

How Far from Normal? Moody's Analytics & CNN Business on the U.S. Economic Recovery

We're coming up on six months since COVID-19 turned the world upside down. We are adjusting; however, few things feel normal.

SARB Consults on Deposit Insurance Funding Model for South Africa

SARB published a discussion paper that describes funding model for the proposed deposit insurance scheme for South Africa.

COVID-19 and the Convergence of Retail and Industrial

In this paper we will discuss the economics of repurposing real estate for other uses, given the widespread structural changes that the COVID-19 crisis has prompted. We will focus on the convergence between retail and industrial, but also, given the systemic nature of this pandemic, we will touch on how the use and structure of other property types are likely to evolve as well.

SARB Issues Directive to Amend Capital Framework Under Basel III

SARB published a directive (D4/2020) on the capital framework for South Africa, based on the Basel III framework.

Default Risk in the Nigerian Economy: Navigating COVID-19

Moody's Analytics is pleased to invite you to join a discussion on the Nigerian economy through the lens of CreditEdge™ platform.

COVID-19 and the U.S. Regional Outlook

In this webinar, we will identify the areas of the country that are best- and worst-positioned in the coming months and years; discuss various themes, trends, and risks that inform our outlook for different regions; and explore what the data are telling us about what is happening in real time.

COVID-19 and Distress in the CMBS Markets (An Update)

Distress in CMBS loans continued in June and July, particularly for hotel and retail. Modifications are taking different forms, depending on property type. We discuss different drivers and speculate on what's next.

Dubai FSA Alerts Institutions to Increased Cyber-Security Risk

Dubai FSA is alerting institutions to the increased risk of cyber attacks, as it has observed an increase in attacks leveraging known and new malware and a soaring number of newly registered malicious domains referencing COVID-19 since March.

SARB Publishes Update on COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme

SARB updated its COVID-19 loan guarantee scheme, along with the associated frequently asked questions (FAQs).

BoM Joins NGFS and Publishes Financial Stability Report

BoM announced that it has become a member of the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), with the request for membership receiving unanimous approval from NGFS members on July 23, 2020.

CBK Analyzes Financial Sector Stability, Presents Stress Test Results

CBK published the financial stability report, which assesses risks and vulnerabilities facing the financial system in Kuwait.