Prudential Risk

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    Liquidity Risk

    RBI Proposes Harmonised Regulatory Framework for HFCs and NBFCs

    By Ajoy K Das | 18/01/2024

    The central bank proposes higher liquid assets for housing finance companies, smaller aggregate deposits, and permission to issue co-branded credit cards with banks.

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    Credit Risk

    Ping An Bank Names 41 Developers Eligible for Funding Support

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2024

    Ping An Bank has adjusted its risk assessment and funding approval procedures to enhance funding support to China’s property sector.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea to Make Capital Market More “Friendly” to Investors

    By Editors | 17/01/2024

    A new programme will be introduced to promote valuations improvements for companies and incentivise better disclosure practices.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Xi Jinping Unveils Roadmap for Achieving ‘Financial Powerhouse’ Status

    By Editors | 17/01/2024

    The Chinese President highlighted the need for stronger connectivity between domestic and foreign financial markets and greater influence over international rules.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    BIS Launches Consultation on Improving CCP Margin Requirements

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2024

    The report prepared by BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO has called for enhanced information sharing, better governance frameworks and greater transparency.

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    Structural Regulation

    US House Passes Three Finance Bills to Support Taiwan

    By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2024

    The bills aim to boost Taiwan’s role in the IMF, exclude China from key banking organisations, and push for more […]

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    Credit Risk

    BSP Offers Incentives for Early Use of New Standard Loan Form

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

    Lenders that adopt the new loan application form ahead of mandatory adoption will receive a reduction in the annual supervisory fee for 2024 and 2025.

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    Market Risk

    SFC Defers Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Equity Options

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

    The SFC is delaying margin requirements for non-centrally cleared equity options to align with the UK and EU’s timelines.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    AI Tightrope: Striking the Balance Between Rapid Deployment and Safety

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/01/2024

    Experts weigh in on safety considerations for AI deployment amid a lack of specific regulation, especially for the financial sector.

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    Capital Adequacy

    EBA Deems BNP Paribas Capital Instruments Ineligible

    By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2024

    Perpetual bonds, also known as “discos”, have a complex structure that could hamper the resolution of the bank in a crisis, the EBA said.

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