CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC to Ramp Up Regulatory Oversight

By Editors | 17/07/2017

Increased oversight by central bank may have put paid to talk of super regulator; regulators could be found guilty of […]

Capital / Liquidity

Bank Risks Under Control, Market Supervision to Intensify – China Regulators

By Editors | 13/07/2017

Senior banking regulator suggests number of illegal fundraisings has declined sharply; counterpart at CSRC says to continue crackdown on market malfeasance.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Beats Singapore to Resolution Regime

By Editors | 10/07/2017

HKMA narrowly outpaces Singapore rival to enacting regime; becomes lead resolution body with responsibility for securities and insurance as well as banking.

Capital / Liquidity

Australian Bank Reacts to Regulatory Clampdown on Consumer Debt

By Editors | 07/07/2017

Move by banking unit of country’s largest financial group to stop mortgages being used for personal use expected to be followed by other lenders.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Takes Next Step Towards Increased Powers

By Editors | 06/07/2017

Bill would allow regulator to compel firms to prepare recovery plans, enforce mandatory bail-ins for failing institutions.

Capital / Liquidity

New BSP Chief Eyes Cut to One of World’s Highest RRRs

By Editors | 06/07/2017

Philippine banks currently have to keep 20% in reserve; liquidity requirements were eased earlier this year.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Increases Efforts to Cut Back Consumer Debt

By Editors | 06/07/2017

Second-tier lenders required to increase loan-loss provisions by 50%; maximum mortgage LTV/debt-income ratios cut to 60%/50%.

Capital / Liquidity

IMF Urges Japan to Contain Financial Risks

By Editors | 22/06/2017

Japan has been urged to contain financial risks by the IMF (International Monetary Fund) after its Article IV Consultation for […]

Capital / Liquidity

India Set to Delay Basel III Implementation

By Editors | 22/06/2017

The Indian government and central bank are in talks on delaying the implementation of Basel III to beyond its March […]