Prudential Risk

Trading & Investment

LME Group Unveils Plans to Strengthen Metals Markets

By Editors | 30/03/2023

The LME is making daily price limits permanent, revising its margin methodology, and developing a China-based spot market offering for Class II nickel products.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CBIRC Details Governance Improvements at Banks, Insurers

By Editors | 30/03/2023

Over the past three years, more than 7,600 shareholders who violated laws and regulations have either been liquidated or had their rights restricted.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX to Increase Size of Futures Market Reserve Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2023

HKFE Clearing Corporation has revised the default assumption used in calculating the Reserve Fund size.

Capital Adequacy

DBS Seeks to Establish Additional China Subsidiary

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2023

DBS launched its China securities joint venture last June. If approved, the new subsidiary would be used to sponsor stock listings.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Merge Two Large State Lenders

By Editors | 30/03/2023

The merger of LandBank and the Development Bank of the Philippines will create the country’s largest lender by assets.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Addresses Financial Stability Implications of Recent Bank Failures

By Editors | 29/03/2023

The FSB said its members have agreed to “review the lessons to be learned from the recent actions by authorities to resolve financial institutions”.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FINMA May Discipline Credit Suisse Managers

By Editors | 29/03/2023

FINMA president Marlene Amstad said Credit Suisse had a cultural problem and made numerous mistakes over several years.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Fed, FDIC Probe Adequacy of Oversight at Collapsed Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2023

Fed review of SVB will consider supervisory failures. FDIC is investigating misconduct by bank directors, officers, and other parties.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Stress Tests Reveal Banking System Strength

By Editors | 28/03/2023

APRA chairman John Lonsdale shared findings from its latest banking stress test and reviews on cyber preparedness and resilience.