Financial Stability Board · 11 Sep, 19:17 · Finance briefing

FSB hosts roundtable on public-private sector collaboration to strengthen operational resilience

The Financial Stability Board convened a roundtable to discuss enhancing operational resilience through closer public-private sector collaboration.

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The Financial Stability Board convened a roundtable to discuss enhancing operational resilience through closer public-private sector collaboration. This initiative addresses systemic risks by aligning regulatory expectations with industry practices. The discussion focuses on establishing robust frameworks that enable financial institutions to withstand and recover from severe disruptions. Key themes include shared responsibility, improved communication channels, and standardised recovery protocols. This development signals a heightened regulatory focus on continuity planning beyond traditional financial stability metrics, urging firms to integrate resilience into their core strategic operations.

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