BIG PICTURE

Capital / Liquidity

New York Fed Says Banks are Obscuring Risks of CRE Loans

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/10/2024

New paper says banks are using “extend-and-pretend” tactics as a way to avoid recognising distressed loans in the commercial real estate market.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Report Outlines Policy Implications of March 2023 Bank Runs

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2024

The report summarises the FSB’s main findings from its work to draw lessons from the deposit runs that took place in March 2023.

Big Picture

FSB Reports on Progress to Enhance Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2024

Adoption of the LEI in cross-border payments remains a challenge. Progress toward achieving targets has been limited across wholesale, retail, and remittances.

Big Picture

BIS Report Offers Considerations for Central Banks on Tokenisation

By Editors | 22/10/2024

The report discusses the opportunities, risks, and policy implications of token arrangements for central banks and the global financial system.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Publishes Research on GenAI in the Financial Sector

By Editors | 30/09/2024

HKMA survey of industry practitioners found that most FIs are currently focusing on internal applications of GenAI to drive employee productivity.

Fintech / Regtech

UN Advisory Body Issues Recommendations to Address AI Inequalities

By Thisanka Siripala | 28/09/2024

Among other things, the AI advisory body calls for the establishment of a capacity development network for developing nations.

Big Picture

WFE Offers Recommendations for SME Listing Platforms

By Editors | 28/09/2024

The recommendations aim to address conderns cited by SMEs about going public, including difficulties attracting investors.

Fintech / Regtech

G7 Experts Warn of Quantum Computing Risks to Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/09/2024

The G7 Cyber Expert Group is calling on FIs to prepare for vulnerabilities that could arise from quantum computing.

Capital / Liquidity

Major HK Banks Can Handle Risks from Property Loans – S&P Global

By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2024

Property market strains are “manageable” for large Hong Kong banks, though small and midsize banks with concentrated CRE exposures could face pressure.