Tackling Foreign Interference: Navigating New Regulatory Expectations for Integrity and Security

November 19, 2024 9:45am

Theo Ikonomou
Chief Compliance Officer
KEB Hana Bank Canada

Katherine Ruta
Chief Compliance Officer
Equitable Bank

Vladimir Shatiryan
Partner
Blakes

In January 2024, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) released the Integrity and Security Guideline. This guideline outlines amplified expectations for managing risks related to foreign interference, undue influence, and both physical and electronic threats – ensuring robust security and compliance across institutions. Topics of discussion will include:

  • Assessing compliance and mitigating risk per OSFI guidelines
  • Overseeing institutions’ adherence and identifying foreign interference
  • Ensuring responsible leadership and protecting against threats
  • Mitigating undie influence and managing operational and cyber risks
  • Detecting red flags and optimizing risk management practices