Prudential Risk

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    Structural Regulation

    China Unveils 23-Point Plan to Boost SME Financing

    By Editors | 27/05/2025

    New measures aim to increase lending, cut borrowing costs, and improve efficiency for SMEs, focusing on key sectors like foreign trade and tech.

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    Liquidity Risk

    IOSCO Adopts Reforms to Bolster Fund Liquidity Risk Management

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    The reforms aim to better protect investors in open-ended investment funds, reduce liquidity mismatches, and ensure financial stability.

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    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Creates More “Flexible” Economic Capital Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

    The revision strengthens risk provisioning and provides greater flexibility in surplus transfers, aiming to bolster RBI’s resilience to withstand financial shocks.

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    Market Risk

    EU Delays FRTB to 2027 Amid Competitiveness Fears

    By Editors | 27/05/2025

    A decision has been made to delay FRTB implementation to preserve the ability of EU banks to compete internationally.

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    Capital Adequacy

    Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.

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    Credit Risk

    Over Half of Distressed Real Estate PF Loans Reorganised, Says FSS

    By Thisanka Siripala | 27/05/2025

    The FSS has provided an update on progress made by lenders to clean up non-performing real estate project financing loans.

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    Structural Regulation

    China Lowers Upper Limit of Deposit Rates Banks Can Offer

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    The move is intended to prevent bank interest margins from shrinking further and encourage consumer spending and investment.

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    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Proposes New Capital-Raising Pathways for UCBs

    By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2025

    RBI unveils new capital-raising avenues for urban co-operative banks, while also boosting transparency and market accessibility.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Thai SEC Suspends KGI Securities and Execs Over IPO Due Diligence Lapses

    By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2025

    The SEC order suspends KGI’s approval to act as a financial advisor and suspends two individuals from acting as operations controllers for one year.

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    Liquidity Risk

    BOE Updates Rules for International Banks Operating in the UK

    By Editors | 24/05/2025

    PRA clarifies expectations for international branches, seeking to balance openness with financial stability concerns.

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