Prudential Risk

    Cryptocurrency

    ISDA to Publish Draft Standards for Crypto Derivatives by Year End

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2022

    ISDA will also consider developing collateral documentation for OTC crypto derivatives transactions and standard contracts for crypto swaps and physically-settled transactions.

    Credit Risk

    PBOC, CBIRC Set Out Rescue Plan for Property Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2022

    The new measures are being hailed as a “turning point” for the property sector, which accounts for a quarter of China’s economy.

    Capital Adequacy

    HKMA Proposes Changes to Approach for Setting CCyB

    By Editors | 14/11/2022

    The HKMA proposes to maintain a Positive Neutral CCyB of 1 percent even when its primary indicators maybe signal a lower applicable CCyB.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FTX Bankruptcy, Secret Transfers, and Regulatory Probes

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022

    FTX files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware as regulators in multiple jurisdictions investigate allegations of illegal activity.

    Liquidity Risk

    Korean Commercial Paper Markets Still Under Stress

    By Editors | 13/11/2022

    New measures announced include more active liquidity support from banks and additional purchasing support from KDB and KODIT.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Proposes Measures to Improve Super Fund Transfer Process

    By Editors | 13/11/2022

    The measures are proposed in response to the erosion of member benefits that occurs when successor fund transfers are carried out.

    Resolution & Recovery

    China Revises Rules for Insurance Industry Bailout Fund

    By Editors | 13/11/2022

    The rules adjust how contributions to the fund are calculated, so that they reflect each insurance company’s risk level.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Letter to G20 Highlights Risks from Debt, Crypto, Climate

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2022

    The FSB is concerned with record-high debt levels, structural vulnerabilities in crypto, and climate-related financial risks.

    Credit Risk

    Philippines Introduces Standard Forms for Business Loan Applications

    By Editors | 13/11/2022

    Lenders have 18 months to use the new standard form, which the BSP says will make credit more accessible to small businesses.

    Credit Risk

    Korea: New Property Market Measures to Take Effect on 1 Dec

    By Editors | 12/11/2022

    The new “customised countermeasures” are aimed at enabling actual buyers rather than speculators to obtain property loans from banks.

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