The regulatory function aims to be prepared—but the scale and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic is overwhelming existing regulatory assumptions.
The regulatory function aims to be prepared—but the scale and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic is overwhelming existing regulatory assumptions.
The pandemic shines a light on regulators’ need to revise existing regulatory expectations, particularly around emphasis and timing.
Current short-term fixes, such as postponing timelines and freeing up resources, should likely yield to more—not less—regulatory oversight, with heightened focus on commercial banking conduct, stress testing scope and operational resilience.