Prudential Risk

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    Regulation Asia: Top Ten Contributed Articles for 2022

    By Editors | 28/12/2022

    This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2022, based on aggregated user traffic analytics.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    NYDFS Proposes Guidance on Climate Risk Management

    By Editors | 27/12/2022

    The guidance focuses on corporate governance; internal control framework; risk management process; data aggregation and reporting; and scenario analysis.

    Stablecoins

    Bank of Canada Papers Shine Spotlight on Stablecoins

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/12/2022

    The first paper calls for effective regulation to gain payments-related benefits. The second highlights concentration risks applicable to stablecoins and their holders.

    Cryptocurrency

    Insurers Are Denying Coverage to Crypto Firms Linked to FTX

    By Editors | 27/12/2022

    When coverage is provided, it is becoming more pricey and contains broad policy exclusions that would deny any FTX-related claims.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    HK Police Arrest Two Men Over Halted Crypto Exchange AAX

    By Editors | 26/12/2022

    Police say the two men falsely claimed AAX was undergoing “scheduled maintenance” to suspend user withdrawals. A third individual is said to be on the run.

    Structural Regulation

    APRA Grants Full ADI Licence to Alex Bank

    By Editors | 26/12/2022

    The full ADI licence was granted 18 months after Alex Bank received its restricted ADI licence in July 2021.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea FSS Directs Shinhan, Woori to Improve Controls

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    The FSS told Shinhan Bank to strengthen its fraud detection system and Woori Bank to improve its post-sale management of fund products.

    Capital Adequacy

    BaFin Imposes Capital Charge on StanChart’s German Unit

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    The regulator said the bank’s internal organisation did not meet legal requirements, without disclosing further details.

    Payments & Settlements

    BNM Finalises New Rules for Payment System Operators

    By Editors | 22/12/2022

    The policy document primarily sets out regulatory requirements covering governance and risk management, in alignment with the PFMI.

    DeFi & Web3

    BIS Papers Explore DeFi Benefits, Risks, and Systemic ‘Fragility’

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2022

    Regulators should address DeFi risks with globally consistent regulatory frameworks. Collateral liquidations in DeFi lead to lasting price impacts.

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