CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Implements “Stress DSR System” for Bank Mortgage Loans

By Mark Johnston | 29/02/2024

A ‘stress interest rate’ will apply when calculating the debt service ratio for bank mortgage loans, to reflect the risk of interest rate fluctuations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Budget Promises Financial Sector Development, Boost for Property Market

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Restrictions on property transactions removed. Property lending requirements eased. HK$100mn pledged to promote financial services.

Capital / Liquidity

More Progress Needed to Address MMF Vulnerabilities: FSB

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Since 2021, only China has improved the ability of MMFs to absorb losses, and only India can impose the use of swing pricing.

Big Picture

CROs in Asia-Pacific Concerned About Operational Resilience: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2024

The latest findings by EY and IIF revealed that bank CROs are most worried about technology risk, a key driver of operational disruptions.

Big Picture

FSB Warns of ‘Challenging Outlook’ for Global Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The FSB is analysing the financial stability implications of tokenisation and AI, and taking stock of regulatory initiatives on nature-related financial risks.

Capital / Liquidity

Korean Regulators Warn of Risks from Overseas Property Investments

By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2024

The FSS said the domestic impact is expected to be minimal, but urged financial firms to enhance their loss absorption capabilities.

Capital / Liquidity

CFTC Grants TAIFEX Exemption to Clear Swaps for US Participants

By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2024

TAIFEX has relied on temporary no-action relief since September 2022. ‘Exempt DCO’ status gives it a lasting right to clear OTC derivatives for US participants.

Capital / Liquidity

Thai SEC Passes Resolution to Revoke Zipmex Crypto Licence

By Editors | 23/02/2024

The SEC says Zipmex’s business licence needs to be revoked to prevent further harm to clients’ interests, after the company failed to resolve deficiencies by another deadline.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Adopts New Rules to Enhance Market Data Access

By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2024

The amendments to MiFIR and MiFID II will enable the establishment of EU-wide consolidated tapes and ban payment for order flow.