Prudential Risk

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Is Asia Pacific Ready for T+1 Settlement?

    By Nellie Dagdag | 15/06/2022

    Nellie Dagdag considers the implications of a move to T+1 settlement cycle for equities in Asia Pacific, and the benefits it will bring.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Philippines Launches New Framework for Managing Crises

    By Editors | 15/06/2022

    The SRCM framework sets out how the FSCC should intervene in the event of a potential systemic risk that could negatively affect the macroeconomy.

    Credit Risk

    APRA Finalises Framework for Limiting Risky Mortgage Lending

    By Editors | 15/06/2022

    Lenders must ensure they are operationally ready by September to implement loan limits based on DTI multiples or LTV ratios.

    Cryptocurrency

    Australia: New Govt to Push Ahead with BNPL, Crypto Regulation

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    The government will also continue a consultation process started by Josh Frydenberg on a regulatory framework for the crypto sector.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    IMF Calls on Philippines to Enhance AML Supervision

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2022

    Limited actions to amend bank secrecy laws present risks to the Philippines. Casinos, the gaming industry, and crypto exchanges are flagged as risky.

    Capital Adequacy

    FSC Korea Outlines Measures to Boost Capital at Insurers

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    Insurance companies have been experiencing declining levels of risk-based capital due to rising interest rates and mark-to-market losses on bond holdings.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China: Banks, Fund Managers Directed to Rein In Executive Pay

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    Fund houses are required to defer a portion of executive bonus payments. Senior staff are directed to invest their bonuses in financial products issued by their companies.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Launches VaR Platform for Clearing Participants

    By Editors | 13/06/2022

    The new platform introduces margin requirements based on individual stock volatility, instead of a flat margin rate across all securities.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBNZ to Start Unloading Government Bond Holdings in July

    By Editors | 12/06/2022

    The RBNZ has accumulated government bonds worth NZD 53 billion through a quantitative easing programme that began in 2020.

    Liquidity Risk

    Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Capital Requirement for Padma Bank

    By Editors | 12/06/2022

    The bank will be allowed to hold liquid assets worth 3.25% of deposits, compared to a 13% requirements for other banks.

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