Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

SME Finance Guarantee Scheme Was a Success: HKMA Study

By Manesh Samtani | 15/03/2024

The study used granular corporate loan data and a deep neural network model to analyse the effectiveness of the SFGS in facilitating access to credit for SMEs.

Structural Regulation

India: Five PSBs Required to Dilute Government Stake by August

By Ajoy K Das | 15/03/2024

Out of 12 public sector banks, five have not yet complied with India’s minimum public float requirements, which is required by August 2024.

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Publishes “Proportionality Framework” for New DTA Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2024

The Proportionality Framework sets out how the RBNZ will categorise deposit takers for the purposes of developing standards.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia: More Guidance Issued to Support FAR Implementation

By Editors | 15/03/2024

On top of guidance for banks, APRA and ASIC issued a consultation on FAR implementation for insurance and superannuation entities.

Market Abuse

SEBI Flags Manipulation, Bubble Risks in SME Segment

By Ajoy K Das | 15/03/2024

SEBI is working to introduce more disclosures for SME listings and seeking stress test results from fund managers in the segment.

Resolution & Recovery

Korea: Woori Achieves Full Privatisation 26 Years After Bailout

By Editors | 15/03/2024

Woori Financial Group, born through a merger of banks in the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis in 2018, is now fully privatised.

Liquidity Risk

ECB Announces Changes to Operational Framework

By Editors | 14/03/2024

The ECB will shrink its balance sheet, purge the system of excess liquidity, and incentivise banks to lend to each other.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Introduces Strict Measures Targeting Wilful Defaulters

By Ajoy K Das | 14/03/2024

Wilful defaulters will not be allowed to travel, secure trade licences, register companies, or serve as a director of any financial institution.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Considers Sanctions Package Targeting Russia Facilitators

By Editors | 14/03/2024

The EU sanctions could target Belarus, North Korea, Iran and other third countries where entities enable Russian access to weapons and sensitive technology.