Prudential Risk

    Capital Adequacy

    HKMA Issues Revised Capital Adequacy Ratio Return

    By Editors | 12/07/2022

    The changes are mainly to cater for banks’ reporting of equity investments in funds in accordance with the requirements that came into effect on 1 July.

    Operational Risk

    IOSCO Issues Op Resilience Guidance for Markets, Intermediaries

    By Editors | 12/07/2022

    IOSCO has set out observations and lessons learned from the pandemic response to help inform future operational resilience arrangements.

    Cryptocurrency

    Fed Vice Chair Calls for Swift Action on Crypto Regulation

    By Editors | 11/07/2022

    This is the right time to establish which crypto activities are permissible for regulated entities and under what constraints, Lael Brainard said.

    Climate Risk

    ECB Climate Stress Test Finds Bank Practices Lacking

    By Editors | 11/07/2022

    60% of banks don’t have a climate risk stress testing framework. Only 20% of banks consider climate risk when granting loans.

    Credit Risk

    HK Banks Must ‘Fully’ Participate in New Credit Reference Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2022

    The new platform, expected to be launched by year-end, will serve as an interface for lenders and CRAs to share consumer credit information.

    Liquidity Risk

    RBI Announces Measures to Cushion Falling Rupee

    By Editors | 09/07/2022

    The RBI has exempted FPIs from a cap on investments in government securities and corporate bonds. FPIs can also buy short-duration corporate debt.

    Liquidity Risk

    Bangladesh Imposes 100pc Margin Requirement on Luxury Imports

    By Editors | 09/07/2022

    Banks may not lend importers funds to meet the 100 percent LC margin requirement, which applies to a broad range of luxury imports.

    Credit Risk

    China Strengthens Customer Protections in Credit Card Market

    By Darien Choong | 09/07/2022

    New rules from the CBIRC and PBOC strengthen the obligations of banks in their card issuance, marketing, and fraud monitoring activities.

    Capital Adequacy

    HKMA Consults on Implementation of Basel III Reforms

    By Editors | 08/07/2022

    The proposed amendments relate to the implementation of Basel III final reform package, specifically in relation to credit risk and the output floor.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BCBS Issues Guidance for Supervisors on Proportionality

    By Editors | 08/07/2022

    Proportionate approaches provide regulatory certainty without being overly static, which can create favourable operating environments for both banks and supervisors.

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