Capital Regulation
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HKMA Warns of ‘Moral Hazard’ in Lending to Developers
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 15, 2017Banking regulator says developers offering excessive LTV, not properly assessing repayment ability.
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Chinese Banks’ NPLs Up 4.3% in 1Q
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 12, 2017PBOC data suggests moderation in growth; bad loans at $228.8bn, loans of concern at $495.3bn.
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1st Indian Bank Enters RBI Corrective Action Regime
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 11, 2017IDBI Bank’s business activities restricted due to high NPA and low ROA.
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Australia Throws Open Door to Banking Disruptors
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 11, 2017Capital, shareholding, licensing regulations to be eased, sandbox expanded.
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S.Korea FSC Could Have Policymaking Powers Removed
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 11, 2017Incoming President Moon Jae-in has argued FSC should be a regulator only.
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CBRC Orders Banks to Tighten Collateral Management
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 9, 2017Lenders required to maintain, update catalogue of collateral and revalue once a year.
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India to Cut State Ownership of Banks
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 9, 2017Dilution to 52% stakes to support recapitalisation in pursuit of $12.4bn needed to comply with Basel III.
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Singapore Government Introduces New RRP Regime
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 9, 2017Bill extends MAS powers over financial institutions in distress and their counterparties.
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RBI Granted More Powers to Tackle Bad Loans
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 8, 2017Central bank can direct banks on how to deal with stressed assets.
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Malaysia Removes Bank Reserve Funds Requirement
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia May 8, 2017Central bank suggests banks will be allowed to use freed-up funds to issue dividends.
