CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Extends Deadline for Higher Provisions on Unrealised Losses

By Ajoy K Das | 01/04/2024

The extension was granted in response to fears that provisioning requirements based on the International Accounting Standards could lead to forced selling in the market.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Develops AI Model to Help Regional Banks Identify Risk

By Editors | 31/03/2024

The AI model can identify businesses that are showing signs of deterioration so banks can provide support before financial difficulties become insurmountable.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Clarifies Norms for Investment in AIFs by Banks, NBFCs

By Ajoy K Das | 29/03/2024

The RBI said the provisioning requirement only applies to the amount invested in debtor companies and not the entire AIF investment.

ESG / Sustainability

S. Korea: Banks, Insurers to Conduct Climate Stress Tests in H2

By Mark Johnston | 28/03/2024

The BOK and FSS will create climate scenarios in H1 which 15 financial firms will have to use in stress tests in H2.

Capital / Liquidity

APAC Banking Sector Well-prepared for Basel III Adoption: Fitch

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/03/2024

APAC banking groups are well-prepared due to prevailing conservative regulatory approaches and less extensive use of internal models within the region.

Capital / Liquidity

China’s NFRA Proposes Updated Rules for Syndicated Loans

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2024

The revised rules aim to encourage banks to develop their syndicated loan business, activate a secondary market for such loans, and promote fair and transparent pricing.

Capital / Liquidity

Kiwibank is Best Placed to Disrupt NZ Banking Oligopoly

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/03/2024

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission says Kiwibank is the best placed among the non-big-four banks to be a “disruptive competitor”.

Capital / Liquidity

HK LegCo Reviews Legislation to Implement RBC Regime for Insurers

By Editors | 22/03/2024

The legislation covers revised qualifications for actuaries and the fees and levies payable to the IA. The new regime will commence from 1 July 2024.

Capital / Liquidity

China Tightens Rules for Consumer Finance Companies

By Editors | 22/03/2024

The minimum registered capital is more than tripled to CNY 1 billion, and the major investors must have at least a 50% equity stake, compared to 30% previously.