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Prudential Risk
Structural Regulation
Taiwan: FSC Offical Says No Need for BNPL Regulation
By Editors | 28/02/2024
FSC official said judicial and police authorities can already take action against BNPL operators that engage in illegal activities such as usury or illegal debt collection.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Warns of ‘Challenging Outlook’ for Global Financial Stability
By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024
The FSB is analysing the financial stability implications of tokenisation and AI, and taking stock of regulatory initiatives on nature-related financial risks.
Trading & Investment
EU Council Adopts New AIFMD, UCITS Rules
By Editors | 27/02/2024
The new rules enhance the integration of asset management markets in Europe, the European Council said.
Credit Risk
Korean Regulators Warn of Risks from Overseas Property Investments
By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2024
The FSS said the domestic impact is expected to be minimal, but urged financial firms to enhance their loss absorption capabilities.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BSP Report Highlights Systemic Risk from Optimism Bias
By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2024
The central bank warns of systemic risks from optimistic market expectations in its 2023 Financial Stability Report.
Structural Regulation
India Amends Rules to Strengthen Safeguards in NPS Ecosystem
By Ajoy K Das | 26/02/2024
The PFRDA has amended its regulations to improve governance and risk management at trustee banks and central recordkeeping agencies.
Resolution & Recovery
Shandong Financial Asset Management Becomes Hengfeng Bank’s Largest Shareholder
By Mark Johnston | 25/02/2024
Hengfeng Bank was bailed out in 2019 by Central Huijin Investment, Shandong Financial Asset Management and Singapore’s UOB after a major corruption scandal.
Credit Risk
India Proposes Collateral Rules for Cross-border Reinsurance Transactions
By Ajoy K Das | 24/02/2024
IRDAI said the proposed requirements would protect the interest of the policyholders and insurers as well as promote a healthy and robust insurance ecosystem.
Credit Risk
China: 214 Cities Now Participating in Real Estate Financing Mechanism
By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024
Whitelists created by the 214 cities include more than 5,300 projects. Bank financing worth over $4bn has been disbursed.
Resolution & Recovery
SGX RegCo Proposes Restructuring Rule Changes for Distressed Firms
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/02/2024
Singapore’s bourse seeks to support the country’s efforts to be a restructuring hub amid rising insolvencies and global corporate defaults.
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