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AML / KYC

Wolfsberg Group Publishes New Guidance on Sanctions Screening

By Editors | 29/01/2019

It aims to show where sanctions screening can be an effective part of a wider sanctions compliance programme, where it has limitations, and where a risk based approach is appropriate.

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IMF Commends Hong Kong for Robust Financial Regulation and Supervision

By Editors | 28/01/2019

The IMF has assessed that robust financial regulation and supervision should help Hong Kong weather domestic and external shocks despite growing risks to the city’s outlook.

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ISDA Lays Out CCP Best Practices Following Nasdaq Default

By Garima Chitkara | 25/01/2019

Clearinghouses should consider multiple risk factors in determining exposure and put more of its own capital on the line to manage defaults before dipping into the member default fund.

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APAC Capital Markets Set for Rapid Growth in Coming Decade

By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2019

New report from GFMA and New Financial offers policy recommendations to support the growth of deeper and more effective capital markets.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine Banking System Stable Despite Outside Challenges

By Editors | 07/01/2019

The Philippine banking system “remained robust and continued to exhibit strong capital position and sustained growth in core earnings”, says BSP deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier.

Capital / Liquidity

Chinese Banks Will Face Capital, Liquidity Shortfalls Under Stress

By Editors | 03/01/2019

Stress tests indicate Chinese banks would face capital and liquidity shortfalls under adverse conditions, according to the PBOC’s latest financial stability report.

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Indian Government Could Undermine Banking Sector Reforms – S&P

By Editors | 18/12/2018

Restrictions on the RBI’s authority to reform governance of public sector banks are seen as a weakness in its mandate and could undermine financial stability, says S&P Global Ratings.

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Cyber Risk, Brexit Among Top Threats for 2019 – Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2018

Cybersecurity, geopolitical risks and Brexit were found to be the top three risks with possible systemic consequences for 2019, according to a new survey by DTCC.

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APAC Banks Have Sufficient Buffers to Counter 2019 Risks – Moody’s

By Editors | 07/12/2018

Banks will face challenging conditions in 2019 due to moderating economic growth, slowing credit expansion and US-China trade tensions, but have adequate buffers against growing risks.