Capital / Liquidity

AML / KYC

Taiwan Selects New FSC Chief

By Samuel Riding | 20/10/2016

New chief is Bank of Kaohsiung chairman; former FSC chair quit amid Mega Bank scandal.

AML / KYC

Japan Regulator Issues Guidelines to Boost Lending

By Samuel Riding | 18/10/2016

Guidelines state banks should focus on lending to companies with growth potential.

AML / KYC

Singapore Hosts EU-APAC Regulators Forum

By Samuel Riding | 17/10/2016

Representatives from both jurisdictions’ regulators discuss financial regulation, collaboration

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Finalises TLAC Holdings Treatment

By Samuel Riding | 14/10/2016

Standard aims to reduce risk of contagion within financial system in event of bank collapse.

Capital / Liquidity

China Banking Sector Could Face ‘Disruptive Adjustment’ – RBA

By Samuel Riding | 14/10/2016

Australian central bank concerned by rising debt, slowing economic growth and risks from smaller lenders.

AML / KYC

China to Tighten Internet Finance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 14/10/2016

PBOC to head taskforce including securities regulator and issue measures by March 2017.

AML / KYC

Regulation Still the Top Risk Concern for Global Banks – EY

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

50% of boards, 68% of CROs prioritising regulatory implementation, meeting supervisory expectations.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Loan-loss Proposals Could Backfire – Fitch

By Samuel Riding | 12/10/2016

Rating agency concerned about move to less conservative requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS to Finalise Reforms by Year-End

By Samuel Riding | 11/10/2016

Committee chief says BCBS aims to reduce RWA and restore credibility to banks’ risk-based capital ratios.