Central Bank of the UAE Market Risk Standards

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION...2

Article 1: Definitions...2

Article 2: Risk Governance Framework...5

Article 3: Systems & Controls...6

Article 4: Valuation...10

Article 5: Capital...12

Article 6: Stress Testing...12

Article 7: Reporting...14

Article 8: Islamic Banking...14

INTRODUCTION

1. These Standards form part of the Market Risk Regulation. All Banks must comply with these Standards, which expand on the Regulation. These Standards are mandatory and enforceable in the same manner as Regulation.
2. A Bank's Board is in ultimate control of the Bank and accordingly ultimately responsible for market risk management. There is no one-size-fits-all or single best solution. Accordingly, each Bank could meet the minimum requirements of the Regulation and Standards in different ways and thus may adopt an organizational framework appropriate to the risk profile, nature, size and complexity of its business and structure. The onus is on the Board to demonstrate that it has implemented an approach that adequately addresses market risk. Banks are encouraged to adopt leading practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the Regulation and Standards.¹
3. The St...