Prudential Risk

    Structural Regulation

    China Cracks Down on Listed Company Business with Finance Companies

    By Darien Choong | 04/06/2022

    The CSRC and CBIRC are jointly cracking down on related-party and affiliated transactions involving listed companies and finance companies.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Banks to Adopt More Scam Prevention Measures

    By Darien Choong | 02/06/2022

    The measures include an emergency self-service ‘kill switch’, enhancements to fraud surveillance systems, and additional customer confirmations.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBNZ to End Bank Dividend Restrictions on 1 July

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2022

    The RBNZ expects banks to continue to be prudent in determining the appropriate size of dividends paid to their shareholders.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    SAFE Allows High-tech Firms to Increase Overseas Borrowing

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    High-tech companies in 17 provinces/cities can borrow funds from overseas to finance R&D and accelerate their development.

    Stablecoins

    UK Proposes Framework for Dealing with Stablecoin Failures

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    HM Treasury proposes to give the BOE powers to appoint administrators to oversee insolvency arrangements with failed stablecoin issuers.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BCBS Progresses Work on Climate Risk, Crypto Assets

    By Editors | 01/06/2022

    The BCBS will soon publish its final set of principles on managing climate-related financial risks, and a second consultation on the treatment of banks’ crypto-asset exposures.

    Operational Risk

    HK Banks Given Four Years to Achieve Operational Resilience

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2022

    The HKMA has given banks one year to develop their operational resilience framework, and a further three years for implementation.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Files Suit Against ANZ Over ‘Unlawful’ Credit Card Charges

    By Editors | 31/05/2022

    ANZ charged fees and interest to customers who withdrew funds that were shown as available on their credit card account balances.

    Liquidity Risk

    RBNZ Commends Westpac for Improved Liquidity Risk Management

    By Editors | 31/05/2022

    The RBNZ says Westpac NZ has improved its liquidity risk management and risk culture by improving resourcing and governance.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai Unveils 50-Point Plan to Return to Normalcy

    By Darien Choong | 31/05/2022

    Banks will be asked to renew SME loans; asset managers are asked to set up global or regional investment management centres in Shanghai.

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