Prudential Risk

    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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