Prudential Risk

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China Finalises Bank Rules on Country Risk Management

    By Editors | 27/11/2023

    Banks must establish “formal internal country risk rating systems” and set aside proportionate reserves for country risk.

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    Credit Risk

    China Considers Allowing Unsecured Lending to Developers

    By Editors | 24/11/2023

    Regulators are reportedly considering allowing banks to issue unsecured working capital loans to some developers for the first time.

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    Climate Risk

    IAIS Consults on Climate Risk Supervisory Guidance

    By ESG Investor | 23/11/2023

    The consultation covers market conduct supervision and climate scenario analysis in the insurance sector.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Myanmar Tightens Restrictions on Cash Withdrawals from Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

    Customers are told they need to show strong evidence of need to make large withdrawals.

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    Credit Risk

    RBI Governor Cautions Against ‘Credit Exuberance’

    By Ajoy K Das | 23/11/2023

    RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said concentrated linkages between banks, NBFCs and fintechs may create a contagion risk.

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    Climate Risk

    ECB Threatens Fines for Banks Lagging on Climate Risk

    By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

    The central bank has given about 20 banks individual deadlines to fix their shortcomings in managing climate and environmental risks.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Canada Starts Consultations on Crypto Asset Disclosure by Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

    Canada’s banking regulator is seeking feedback on proposals to align with the BCBS framework for crypto asset disclosures.

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    Climate Risk

    BCBS Addresses Challenges of Managing Climate-related Financial Risk

    By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

    BCBS newsletter discusses challenges relating to data availability and quality, capabilities and expertise, and climate scenario analysis.

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    Structural Regulation

    Indian Microfinance Body Calls Out Regulatory Gap in Fintech Lending

    By Ajoy K Das | 22/11/2023

    India’s MicroFinance Institutions Network has asked the RBI to intervene to ensure fintech lenders comply with microfinance regulations.

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    Capital Adequacy

    Taiwan to Defer Implementation of Basel III Standards

    By Editors | 22/11/2023

    Implementation will be deferred to 1 January 2025 in light of other countries also postponing implementation.

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