Capital / Liquidity

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Firm Celsius Network Accused of Running Ponzi Scheme

    By Editors | 12/07/2022

    A lawsuit filed by a former Celsius money manager says the company mismanaged customer funds, failed to perform basic internal auditing, and manipulated crypto-assets.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Issues Revised Capital Adequacy Ratio Return

    By Editors | 12/07/2022

    The changes are mainly to cater for banks’ reporting of equity investments in funds in accordance with the requirements that came into effect on 1 July.

    Capital / Liquidity

    ECB Climate Stress Test Finds Bank Practices Lacking

    By Editors | 11/07/2022

    60% of banks don’t have a climate risk stress testing framework. Only 20% of banks consider climate risk when granting loans.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Announces Measures to Cushion Falling Rupee

    By Editors | 09/07/2022

    The RBI has exempted FPIs from a cap on investments in government securities and corporate bonds. FPIs can also buy short-duration corporate debt.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Firm Voyager Digital Files for Bankruptcy, FDIC Opens Probes

    By Editors | 08/07/2022

    Voyager previously used wording on a company web page implying that deposit protection could apply in the event of the company’s own failure.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Consults on Implementation of Basel III Reforms

    By Editors | 08/07/2022

    The proposed amendments relate to the implementation of Basel III final reform package, specifically in relation to credit risk and the output floor.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Issues Guidance for Supervisors on Proportionality

    By Editors | 08/07/2022

    Proportionate approaches provide regulatory certainty without being overly static, which can create favourable operating environments for both banks and supervisors.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Proposes Enhanced Disclosures on Remuneration, Risk Metrics

    By Editors | 07/07/2022

    APRA proposes to require FIs to publicly disclose how their remuneration arrangements are designed and how risk is factored into remuneration outcomes for key executives.

    Capital / Liquidity

    JSCC to Change Margin Calculation Method for Listed Derivatives

    By Editors | 06/07/2022

    The JSCC will release VaR margin calculation software for beta testing later this year. Go-live is planned for the October-December quarter of 2023.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Thailand Scraps Restrictions on Bank Dividend Payouts

    By Editors | 06/07/2022

    The BOT said a stress test showed that banks are strong and have sufficient capital and reserves to cover future risks.

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