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Capital Adequacy
Philippine Banks May Face ‘Systemic Solvency Distress’: IMF
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/04/2021
Bank capital adequacy could fall to 11.7% by 2022 in a baseline scenario, 9.3% in an adverse scenario, and 4.9% in a severe adverse scenario.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Researcher Suggests PBOC Adopt US-Style Quantitative Easing
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/04/2021
The PBOC should adopt an aggressive monetary policy like that of the US Fed to boost consumption amid concerns about growing debt levels.
Emerging Prudential Risks
CBIRC Calms Market Fears Over Huarong Restructuring
By Editors | 19/04/2021
The CBIRC says Huarong is actively cooperating with its auditor and will complete its annual report as soon as possible.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BCBS Outlines Work Priorities for 2021-2022
By Editors | 19/04/2021
Priorities include ongoing Covid-19, digitalisation, climate risk, AI/machine learning, data and technology governance and operational resilience.
Capital Adequacy
PBOC to Extend Stress Tests to All Domestic Banks This Year
By Editors | 18/04/2021
Previously, only major banks were stress-tested. The expanded stress tests are meant to improve risk monitoring and early warning systems.
Emerging Prudential Risks
National Security, Financial Stability are Mutually Dependent: HKMA
By Editors | 18/04/2021
Chief executive Eddie Yue said the HKMA is pursuing initiatives to enhance its use of technology to analyse financial data as part of its efforts in market supervision.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Rising Asset Prices May Risk Financial Stability: RBA
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/04/2021
A correction in asset prices, if borrowers’ income were to fall and so they defaulted on debt repayments, could expose lenders to large losses.
Climate Risk
‘Brown’ Investments Risk Larger Losses from Transition Shocks
By ESG Investor | 16/04/2021
ESMA has found that green funds are less exposed to systemic network risks, while brown funds are more exposed to transition shocks.
Credit Risk
China May Transfer Huarong to Sovereign Wealth Fund – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2021
Huarong’s failure to publish its earnings by its 31 March deadline has prompted concerns of a default by China’s largest distressed debt manager.
Climate Risk
Basel Committee Calls for Adaption to Climate Risks
By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021
Two new reports from the BCBS outline banking system exposure to climate-related risks and recommend methodologies be adapted accordingly.
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