GRC Report Staff

In an effort to further refine and enhance Europe’s financial infrastructure, the Joint Committee (JC) of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) has just published its evaluation report on the EU’s Securitization Regulation (SECR). The report, which arrives at a crucial moment for the European financial markets, offers a comprehensive review of how the regulation has been performing and lays out several key recommendations for making Europe’s securitization framework more effective, transparent, and investor-friendly.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced its withdrawal from the interagency principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions, signaling a shift in its regulatory approach.

Diopsys Inc., a medical device company based in Pennsylvania, is reaching into its coffers to settle a significant legal matter, agreeing to pay up to $14.25 million to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid. The claims were tied to the company’s NOVA device, a piece of equipment cleared by the FDA for visual evoked potential (VEP) testing. But it turns out, the device was being used in ways it wasn’t approved for—something the government says led to false claims for payment from both Medicare and Medicaid.

The financial landscape in Europe is facing increased pressure, as a combination of geopolitical tensions and escalating cyber risks poses a significant threat to the stability of the EU's financial system. This warning comes from the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) in their Spring 2025 Joint Committee update, released today. The EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA are calling for heightened vigilance and a proactive approach to safeguard the future of Europe's financial institutions and markets.

South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has hit Woori Card with a massive fine of KRW 13.45 billion (roughly $9.1 million) following a major data breach. This decision comes alongside a set of corrective measures designed to overhaul the company’s data management practices, including stricter access controls, better employee training, and tighter oversight of personal information handling.

It’s no secret that banks are under increasing pressure to understand and manage their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, and Banca d’Italia’s latest report on ESG disclosures shows just how challenging that can be. As the financial world moves toward a more sustainable future, Italian and European banks are slowly but surely stepping up to the plate—despite facing significant hurdles. Banca d’Italia’s Notes on Financial Stability and Supervision No. 45 delves into the current state of ESG risk assessment, tracking the progress these banks have made while highlighting the areas still in need of improvement.