The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is seeking comment from the financial services industry on its proposed principles for operational resilience that aim to enhance banks’ ability to withstand, adapt to, and recover from potentially severe adverse events.

The Basel Committee is the primary global standard setter for the prudential regulation of banks and provides a forum for cooperation on banking supervisory matters. Its mandate is to strengthen the regulation, supervision, and practices of banks worldwide with the purpose of enhancing financial stability.

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