Prudential Risk

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Appeals Dismissal of Cigno, BHF Solutions Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2021

    ASIC’s appeal seeks judicial clarification on the operation of key obligations under the National Credit Act and National Credit Code.

    Capital Adequacy

    Sri Lanka Central Bank Directs Banks to Defer Dividends

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2021

    The CBSL issued the directives after considering the possible adverse impact on liquidity and other KPIs of banks due to Covid-19.

    Market Risk

    Centralised Valuation Engine: An Uplift to Compliance & Decision Making

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2021

    The benefits of a centralised valuation engine for derivatives portfolios have become more apparent for banks amid the pandemic and as the final Basel requirements loom.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBNZ Drafts Interim Solvency Standard to Account for IFRS 17

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/07/2021

    The inclusion of risk adjustments in insurance liabilities is expected to increase capital requirements for life insurers.

    Payments & Settlements

    GFXC Updates FX Global Code to Promote PvP Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2021

    The changes place greater importance on the use of PvP settlement where available, and provide guidance on risk reduction where PvP settlement is not in use.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Shenzhen Court Ruling Paves Way for China Bankruptcy Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2021

    A Shenzhen court has reportedly approved a restructuring plan for a businessman requiring him to repay the principal of his loans to creditors.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Launches Commercial Data Interchange Innovation Hub

    By Editors | 23/07/2021

    The Hub will further facilitate the development and adoption of the CDI by helping to match potential data providers and data users.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Asks Insurers to Review Risk Management Frameworks

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

    The self-assessments must be submitted to APRA by 30 November. Feedback will be provided early next year.

    Trading & Investment

    Experts Debate Treatment of Retail Investors in HNA Restructuring

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2021

    Debt claims exceeding CNY 30 billion were mainly filed by HNA employees and their relatives who purchased wealth management products from three HNA-backed P2P platforms.

    Capital Adequacy

    APRA Issues Update on Policy Settings for Bank Capital Reforms

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

    APRA says some requirements associated with unquestionably strong benchmarks will be revised and simplified. A quantitative impact study is being conducted.

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