Capital / Liquidity

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    Big Picture

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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