Category: Comparative Banking

  • “Comparing Banking Regulation in Bahrain and Japan: A Comprehensive Analysis”

    Write a comparative essay on banking regulation in Bahrain and another jurisdiction (Japan). The word limit for this assignment is 1,000 words (+/- 5%).
    Suggested grounds for comparison of banking regulation in two jurisdictions: 
    1 Legal framework (legislative and regulatory provisions, central bank function, etc.)) 
    2 Form and structure (types of banks, etc.)) 
    3 Authorisation (chartering, licensing, etc.) 
    4 Regulatory capital and liquidity (capital and reserve requirements, etc.)) 
    5 Supervision of banking groups 
    6 Specific Activities regulations (mortgage lending, consumer credit, investment services,
    payment services, e-money) 
    7 Reporting, organisational requirements, governance and risk management 
    8 Consumer protection 
    9 Data security and cybersecurity 
    10 Financial crime and banking secrecy
    11 Recovery, resolution and liquidation