CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

AML / KYC

New CBRC Chief Set to Head ‘Super Regulator’

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Guo Shuqing likely to head ‘single operating body’ with authority for banking, securities and insurance regulation.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Central Bank Extends Enforcement Powers

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

SBV can take ‘special measures’ against institutions which breach regulations.

Capital / Liquidity

China Moots Ban on Futures Company Asset Management Products

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Products are typically used to circumvent provision and reserve requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Updates Mortgage Lending Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Regulator says ‘principles-based approach’ doesn’t ‘ensure sound residential mortgage lending assessments’.

AML / KYC

China Regulators Prep ‘Landmark’ Reforms

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Authorities to increase coordination, combine regulations, boost enforcement to target systemic risks.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia to Issue RRP Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Systemic banks will be required to set up crisis management teams.

Capital / Liquidity

Myanmar to Open Trade Financing to Foreign Banks

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

Overseas banks will not be allowed to offer any other type of service.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Revises Financial Firm Ownership Rules

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

New law to limit directorships; central bank could also tighten NBFI investment rules.

Capital / Liquidity

Guangdong Eases Bank Capital Rules

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

Provincial branch of CBRC allows banks to include certificates of deposit in regulatory capital.