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Banks warn that regulators are too invasive, says IIF report

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While banks generally have positive relationships with their prudential supervisory authorities, many have experienced common challenges.

Rule-setting without due process, inefficiencies, arbitrary decisions and limited challenge mechanisms are among areas of concern about supervisory practices in banks highlighted by The Institute of International Finance (IIF) in its latest report.

The IIF report, published on September 2, 2025 and titled Improving Supervisory Effectiveness – Addressing Concerning Trends in Bank Supervision