Prudential Risk

Market Risk

EU Likely to Delay Implementation of FRTB – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2024

The EU plans to delay FRTB because moving first would put EU banks at a competitive disadvantage to US banks.

Operational Risk

APRA Finalises Operational Risk Management Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2024

The guidance is designed to help FIs implement the new cross-industry standard on operational risk management.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Revokes Crypto Licence Due to Regulatory Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2024

The SEC said the Minister of Finance has agreed to revoke Zipmex’s digital asset business licence to prevent damage to customers.

Credit Risk

EU Banks Not Meeting Expectations Under IFRS 9

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2024

ECB’s Claudia Buch said banks rely too much on overlays, underestimate default risks, and fail to reclassify loans appropriately.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Launches Free Programme to Boost Investor Education

By Ajoy K Das | 12/06/2024

The investor certification examination aims to enhance digital financial education about investing in the Indian securities market.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Shift to Flexible Work Calls for Extra Safeguards at FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2024

FIs may need to revisit their existing security policies and more closely monitor for staff misconduct.

Structural Regulation

Japan Passes Law to Allow Intangible Assets as Loan Collateral

By Editors | 12/06/2024

The law will enable businesses to obtain loans backed by future cash flows and other intangible assets such as intellectual property.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bank Failures of 2023 Show Lack of Focus on Culture Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2024

Starling Compendium says culture and conduct risk should be recognised by prudential regulators as sources of systemic risk.

Credit Risk

Japan FIs Asked to Be “Sympathetic” When Covid Measures End

By Editors | 12/06/2024

FIs are asked to continue supporting business revitalisation efforts when the pandemic support measures expire at the end of June.