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ECB Calls on Banks to Simplify and Streamline Internal Models
By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2023
Banks should consider using less sophisticated approaches for exposure classes that involve small portfolios or portfolios with limited representative data.

Capital / Liquidity
HKMA, AFRC Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperative Arrangements
By Editors | 17/08/2023
Collaboration will strengthen through case referrals, mutual assistance, capacity building and exchange of information.

Crypto / Digital Assets
FDIC Adds Crypto as Key Risk in Annual Review Report
By Editors | 17/08/2023
The FDIC says it has developed processes to engage in “robust supervisory discussions” with banks on crypto-asset risks.

Capital / Liquidity
SGX to Offer Trading in Structured Certificates Linked to Alibaba
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/08/2023
Singapore Exchange is the first exchange in Asia to introduce trading in structured certificates, which are third-party issued financial instruments commonly traded in Europe.

Capital / Liquidity
HKEX, Banks Working to Enhance Market Attractiveness – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2023
Measures discussed include scaling back the stamp duty, and introducing cross margin arrangements to lower margin financing costs.

Capital / Liquidity
Macau Amends Financial System Act to Boost Competitiveness
By Mark Johnston | 16/08/2023
The Act introduces a new type of licence for banks focusing on specialty business, among other changes.

Capital / Liquidity
RBI To Introduce Public Tech Platform for Credit Data
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2023
Following the pilot, the Indian central bank will expand the platform’s scope and coverage to include more products, information providers and lenders.

ESG / Sustainability
RBNZ Publishes ‘Too Little, Too Late’ Climate Stress Test Scenario
By Editors | 15/08/2023
The climate stress test scenario is titled ‘Too Little, Too Late’ because of the lengthy delay in enacting meaningful global climate policies.

Capital / Liquidity
SEBI Proposes Reviewing Borrowing Framework for Large Corporates
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/08/2023
The Indian capital markets regulator has suggested increasing the minimum threshold for large corporates to at least INR 5 billion for outstanding long-term borrowings.

Capital / Liquidity
KDIC to Automate Deposit Monitoring to Avert Run Risk
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/08/2023
Korea Deposit Insurance Corp is seeking to establish a monitoring system for deposits at local savings banks to ensure financial stability.
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