Prudential Risk

    Liquidity Risk

    Laos Increases Bank Reserve Requirement to Tackle Inflation

    By Editors | 19/06/2022

    The central bank also adjusted its base interest rate and announced plans to issue a 6-month savings bond that will pay 20 percent annualised interest.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    TAIFEX to Launch OTC Derivatives Clearing Service Next Month

    By Editors | 17/06/2022

    The FSC has granted TAIFEX recognition as a QCCP ahead of the launch, which will boost capital efficiency for market participants.

    Payments & Settlements

    Myanmar Grants Exemptions to FX Conversion Rule Ban

    By Editors | 17/06/2022

    Myanmar is granting granted an exemption to select companies involved in FDI approved by the Myanmar Investment Commission.

    Credit Risk

    New Zealand: Responsible Lending Rules to Change on 7 July

    By Editors | 17/06/2022

    Responsible lending laws introduced in December have been blamed for causing tighter credit conditions for New Zealand borrowers.

    Resolution & Recovery

    BOE Asks Major Banks to Improve Resolution Plans

    By Editors | 17/06/2022

    The BOE said it found shortcomings in resolution plans prepared by HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and Standard Chartered.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HK Clearinghouses Adjusts Capital Requirement for GCPs

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    General clearing participants have to maintain liquid capital of HK$100mn for their first five non-clearing participants, and HK$20mn for each additional non-clearing participant.

    Cybersecurity

    ASIC Calls on Listed Companies to Bolster Cyber Resilience

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2022

    Companies should review their cyber resilience settings and ensure detection, mitigation and response measures are adequate, says Greg Yanco.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    US Fed Raises Interest Rates by Most Since in 28 Years

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    The HKMA has responded with a 75bp interest rate hike of its own, after intervening overnight to defend the HKD peg to the US dollar.

    Operational Risk

    HKIMR Explores Pandemic Lessons for Operational Resilience

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    Effective implementation of business continuity plans was a key factor contributing to operational resilience, says new report.

    Climate Risk

    BCBS Issues Principles on Managing Climate Risks in Banking

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2022

    12 principles are aimed at banks and 6 are aimed at financial supervisors and regulators. Implementation is expected “as soon as possible”.

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