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Transparency and Disclosure in Banking Organizations Dr. Hala Helmy El Said. What are the benefits of increased disclosure?. Enables a more efficient allocation of capital Reduced risk of market disruptions Reduction in systemic risk Reduces moral hazard faced by supervisors.
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Transparency and Disclosure in Banking OrganizationsDr. Hala Helmy El Said
What are the benefits of increased disclosure? • Enables a more efficient allocation of capital • Reduced risk of market disruptions • Reduction in systemic risk • Reduces moral hazard faced by supervisors
What should banks disclose? • Financial performance • Risk management strategies and practices • Accounting policies • Basic business, management and corporate governance information • Board structure • Organizational structure • Remuneration policy • Related party transactions
Disclosure Should be: • Comprehensive • Relevant and timely • Reliable • Comparable • Material
Conclusion Rules, regulations, laws, concepts, structures, processes, best practices, and the most progressive use of technology cannot ensure transparency and accountability. This can only come about when individuals of integrity are trying to ‘do the right thing, not just what is convenient or even what is permissible. What matters in the end are the actions of people, not simply their words.