Prudential Risk

    Credit Risk

    CBIRC Directs Bad Debt Managers to Contain Risk at Smaller Banks

    By Darien Choong | 12/06/2022

    China’s large state-owned asset management companies are asked to play a greater role in reducing the risks from non-performing assets at small and medium-sized banks.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB, IMF Conclude Second G20 Data Gaps Initiative

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    A third data gaps initiative has been proposed, to address data gaps relating to climate change, fintech and financial inclusion, among other things.

    Credit Risk

    RBI Issues Standard Asset Provisioning Rules for Large NBFCs

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    The new provisioning rules are part of a new regulatory framework for NBFCs that takes effect on 1 October.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Bank Introduces New Facility to Finance Microloans

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    Under the refinancing scheme, banks will be able to use central bank funds to provide low-cost small loans to individual customers.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Issues Final Guidance Ahead of VaR Platform Launch

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    The information package will help clearing participants make final preparations for the launch of the new new risk engine on 13 June.

    Operational Risk

    CBIRC Fines Two Banks, Wealth Management Subsidiaries

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    Bank of China, China Everbright Bank, and their two wealth management subsidies were fined a total of almost CNY 15 million.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBA Raises Interest Rates the Most in 22 Years

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers suggested that inflation could worsen and more rate hikes could come.

    Climate Risk

    Taiwan Banks to Undergo Climate Change Stress Tests in 2023

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The local banking association is developing the climate-change stress tests, the content of which will be finalised by the end of this year.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Works to Develop Systemic Approach to NBFI Risks

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The FSB explains the sources of risk in the NBFI sector, and the data, tools and policy approaches available to monitor and address these risks.

    Operational Risk

    China Banks Urge Regulators to Relax Document Stamping Rules

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    Banks are being forced to halt loan and foreign exchange services for some businesses due to document stamping requirements.

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