Representatives of central banks and financial market regulators of BRICS countries, including its new members, held the first meeting of the BRICS Rapid Information Security Channel.

Special attention was paid to conducting the first joint cross-border cyber security drills that will help check the operational readiness of BRICS central banks to respond to cross-border computer attacks.

The agenda included the exchange of data on computer attacks and cyber threats, the need to update the directory of BRICS regulations on cyber security, as well as certain aspects of the functioning of internal systems for ensuring protection of banks and financial institutions. The meeting participants decided to continue publishing bulletins of the best practices of BRICS countries in the field of information security in the financial sector.

The BRICS Channel is an expert platform of information security departments of central banks and cyber security incident response teams of BRICS countries. The BRICS Channel holds three to four meetings a year and maintains interaction in four key areas: prevention, identification, response, and recovery.

The next meeting of BRICS countries will be held online in 2024 Q2.

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We're delighted to be supporting NatWest Group's partnership with Team GB ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

We're excited to be partnering with Team GB as their athletes prepare for the forthcoming Olympic Games.

As partners of Team GB, NatWest Group and Coutts will be actively supporting local communities and championing the potential of people throughout the nation. In supporting our athletes, we hope to echo Team GB's drive towards positive change for young people in the UK.

The collaboration will also bolster the support available for Team GB athletes throughout their careers, providing funding for ongoing training. There will also be support from our banking group to help them set up businesses, expand side hustles and support their general financial confidence and planning.

'This exciting partnership with Team GB is a reflection of our shared values.' said Coutts CEO, Mo Syed. 'Like our nation's athletes, Coutts always seeks to go the extra mile, with the pursuit of excellence at the heart of everything we do. We can draw immense inspiration from the dedication and industry of the Team GB competitors and I'm sure colleagues and clients alike will be supporting them with pride this summer.'

British Olympic Association CEO Andy Anson OBE said: 'Our preparations are advancing at pace, and it's important that we do everything we can to make sure our athletes can reach their own potential, as well as inspiring the nation to do the same.

'Sharing a common goal makes for a strong and meaningful partnership, and we look forward to working with NatWest and Coutts in the run up to Paris 2024 and beyond.'

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