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Prudential Risk
Liquidity Risk
India: Mutual Funds Set Guidelines for Responding to Stress
By Ajoy K Das | 08/04/2024
Mutual funds may impose restrictions on redemptions, restrict withdrawals, and increase exit loads in market stress events.
Anti-Money Laundering
US, China Secure New Agreement to Cooperate on AML
By Editors | 07/04/2024
Janet Yellen said the US and China will share best practices and provide updates on the actions being taken to close loopholes.
Resolution & Recovery
Bangladesh Bank Issues New Guidelines on Bank Mergers
By Ajoy K Das | 06/04/2024
Bangladesh Bank will offer regulatory relaxations and policy support to banks or NBFIs that merge with weak banks.
Credit Risk
China Relaxes Loan Rules to Boost Auto Consumption
By Editors | 06/04/2024
Financial institutions can extend loans for new vehicles with no down payment, depending on the buyer’s creditworthiness.
Capital Adequacy
Bank Capital Rules Are Holding Back Transition: Study
By ESG Investor | 05/04/2024
EBA analysis found that the models used by banks produce a lower risk rating for high carbon than low carbon sectors.
Credit Risk
Sri Lanka Directs Banks to Set Up Business Revival Units
By Ajoy K Das | 04/04/2024
Licensed banks are required to establish BRUs by mid-May 2024, and be fully compliant with the new CBSL guidelines by 1 July 2024.
Credit Risk
AFCA Alarmed by Rising Complaints Regarding Hardship Assistance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/04/2024
In 2023, AFCA recorded a 25% increase in complaints involving financial difficulty, which includes disputes over hardship assistance.
Capital Adequacy
Industry Bodies Push Back Against BCBS Crypto Treatment
By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2024
ISDA, GFMA, FIA and other trade bodies say banks should not be penalised for trying to innovate with public permissionless blockchains.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Lawmakers Propose Four New Anti-China Bills
By Editors | 03/04/2024
One bill would prevent index funds from investing in Chinese companies. Another would require listed companies to disclose their “China risks”.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Urges Korea to Restrict Technology Exports to China
By Editors | 03/04/2024
The US has asked South Korea to restrict the flow of equipment and technologies for making high-end logic and memory chips to China.
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