The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) hosted a six-hour workshop examining the key issues around the upcoming implementation of the Basel III Accord. The event was held on 25 July 2018 in Abu Dhabi, and the sessions have been arranged by the UBF Risk Management Committee (UBF-RMC) in association with Moody's Analytics, with the aim to help the banks prepare for the roll-out of the new regulatory framework, which builds on the Basel II Accord to strengthen the regulation, supervision and risk management of the banking sector.
The event witnessed large attendance from Heads of Risk Management (CRO) and Heads of Finance (CFO) from member banks, highlighting UBF’s ongoing commitment to the advancement of the UAE’s banking sector, and to build a solid foundation for long-term stability and further success.