Prudential Risk

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    Credit Risk

    China Eases Mortgage Rules to Boost Property Market

    By Editors | 27/08/2023

    The new measures will allow more individuals to be treated as first-time homebuyers, which means better mortgage rates and lower down payments.

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    Capital Adequacy

    Bank AT1 Capital: Going Where?

    By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 27/08/2023

    Regulation Asia contributor, Jamie Lloyd Evans, explores the possibility of a policy change on AT1 capital in light of recent banking system distress.

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    Operational Risk

    APRA to Punish Failures to Meet Operational Resilience Expectations

    By Mark Johnston | 26/08/2023

    APRA’s Therese McCarthy Hockey said additional capital requirements will be imposed on entities found to be “significantly wanting” in compliance.

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    Capital Adequacy

    RBNZ Finalises ‘Connected Exposures’ Policy, Effective in October

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2023

    RBNZ’s Kate Le Quesne said the new connected exposures policy aligns with the capital adequacy framework and supports financial stability.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CPMI-IOSCO Takes Stock of CCP Practices for Addressing Non-default Losses

    By Editors | 24/08/2023

    CPMI and IOSCO intend to publicly consult on further guidance for CCPs on addressing NDLs arising from scenarios like system outages and cyber attacks.

    Cryptocurrency

    BIS Paper Warns of Heightened Risks from Crypto in EMEs

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/08/2023

    Certain “risk catalysts” in emerging markets can strengthen the transmission channels through which risks from crypto markets can affect financial stability.

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    Credit Risk

    China NFRA Fines Three Banks for Loan-related Violations

    By Editors | 22/08/2023

    Several violations involved the improper use of loan proceeds by borrowers such as to fund investments in property and securities.

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    Market Abuse

    SGX RegCo Issues Alert Against Dasin Retail Trust

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/08/2023

    An individual apparently bought units to push up the price of Dasin Retail Trust, a China retail property trust providing exposure to the GBA.

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    CBDCs

    Russia Launches CBDC Pilot With 13 Banks Participating

    By Editors | 21/08/2023

    The pilot involves 13 banks and 600 individual clients who can make payments at 30 points of sale in 11 Russian cities.

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    Climate Risk

    Rating Stability at Risk from Looming Climate Downgrades

    By Hazel Ilango | 21/08/2023

    Hazel Ilango discusses the need for a more sustainable, relevant and effective credit rating system that better accounts for climate-related risks.

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