Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

China: NDRC Establishes New Foreign Debt Regulatory Regime

By Editors | 10/02/2023

The new regime also covers indirect borrowings by Chinese enterprises and entities they control, as well as foreign debt incurred under red-chip and VIE structures.

Credit Risk

Chinese Regulators Uneasy Over Surge in Early Mortgage Repayments

By Editors | 09/02/2023

The mortgages are being repaid early due to high interest rates and low returns from wealth management products. Early repayment affects bank profits and reduces consumption.

Credit Risk

Korea Enhances Loan Refinancing Programme for Small Business

By Editors | 09/02/2023

From March, the programme can be used by more small businesses. Loan limits and the permitted tenure will also be doubled.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS to Target Bank Governance in 2023 Workplan  

By Editors | 09/02/2023

Among the key tasks in the workplan, the FSS will work to strengthen governance structures, compensation systems, and internal control capabilities of banks.

Market Abuse

Indian Regulators Respond to Adani Group Stock Selloff

By Editors | 06/02/2023

SEBI said the market continues to function effectively. The RBI said the banking sector remains resilient and stable. Adani companies have meanwhile lost $110mn in market cap.

Market Abuse

SEBI Expands Adani Probe as Share Sale is Called Off

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2023

Adani Group’s share sale successfully closed in the face of fraud allegations, but the conglomerate decided not to proceed. SEBI is looking for irregularities.

Capital Adequacy

EBA Unveils Methodology for EU-Wide Stress Test

By Editors | 02/02/2023

The 6 percent GDP decline in the adverse scenario makes it the most severe scenario ever used in the EU-wide stress test.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea Unveils 12 Policy Initiatives in 2023 Work Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2023

The initiatives seek to mitigate risks related to financial stability, insolvencies, scams, and virtual assets, while also promoting innovation and fintech.

Emerging Prudential Risks

US Fed Refuses Application by Crypto-focused Custodia Bank

By Editors | 31/01/2023

The Fed Board considers that Custodia’s business model and proposed focus on crypto-assets presented “significant safety and soundness risks”.