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Payments & Settlements
BSP Introduces Multiple Batch Settlement to PESONet
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/01/2022
The change increases PESONet’s daily batch settlement to two cycles, enabling better risk management for FIs and greater convenience for customers.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BIS Paper Offers Guidance on Regulating Tech Firms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2022
The paper offers guidance for prudential authorities in deciding whether to allow tech firms to enter into banking, and what requirements to impose on them.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Reduces Limits on Borrower Exposures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2022
The exposure limits have been tightened to strengthen the banks’ credit risk management and ensure stability of the sector.
Market Risk
FRTB Strategy Relies on Understanding Rule-making Processes
By Kishore Ramakrishnan | 25/01/2022
The key to designing a robust FRTB implementation plan lies in having a firm grasp of the local rule-making process, says Kishore Ramakrishnan.
Cryptocurrency
Russian Central Bank Proposes to Impose Crypto Ban
By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2022
A proposed ban against investing in cryptocurrencies would also apply to institutional investors and mutual funds, the central bank says.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan FSC Asks Banks to Review Mortgage Practices
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2022
The FSC has discovered a scheme to induce investors to apply for mortgages from banks and use the proceeds to speculate in the real estate market.
Cryptocurrency
US May Soon Unveil Regulatory Approach for Crypto – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2022
A government-wide strategy for digital assets may be released in a White House executive order as early as next month.
Operational Risk
APRA Revises Reporting Frequency for New Operational Risk Standard
By Editors | 24/01/2022
APRA is revising the reporting frequency for the new operational risk standard from quarterly to annually.
Liquidity Risk
China Considers Measures to Free Up Real Estate Cash
By Editors | 24/01/2022
Regulators are considering allowing real estate developers to access cash held in escrow from pre-sales of uncompleted properties.
Credit Risk
IMF Commends Hong Kong Efforts to Safeguard Stability
By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2022
Hong Kong banks’ exposures to the mainland property market warrant continued close monitoring and periodic stress testing.
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