Prudential Risk

    Operational Risk

    RBI Issues Guidance to Enhance Internal Audit Function at NBFCs, UCBs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2021

    Internal audit frameworks of select NBFCs and UCBs will have to include an evaluation of the risk management systems and control procedures used in various areas of operations.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Australian Financial System Remains Fundamentally Sound: APRA

    By Editors | 07/02/2021

    APRA chair Wayne Byres says the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors were able to act as shock absorbers for the rest of the economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China: Liaoning Govt to Merge 12 City Commercial Banks

    By Editors | 07/02/2021

    The PBOC said the new entity will better serve the high-quality development and overall revitalisation of Liaoning.

    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan Issues List of Institutions Required to Bolster Cybersecurity

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/02/2021

    The critical infrastructure facilities believed to be on the list include Taiwan’s D-SIBs, science park operators and telecoms.

    Operational Risk

    FSC Penalises Citibank Taiwan Over Reporting Errors

    By Editors | 05/02/2021

    The bank has been reporting credit data to the JCIC incorrectly since December 2010, potentially impacting the credit scores of certain customers.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Singapore Launches Simplified Insolvency, Restructuring Programme

    By Editors | 05/02/2021

    Eligible micro and small companies severely impacted by Covid-19 can apply for help with debt restructuring, business rehabilitation or orderly winding up.

    Credit Risk

    HK Bank Profitability Suffers, Loan Quality Deteriorates

    By Editors | 04/02/2021

    HKMA deputy chief executive Arthur Yuen says banks will continue to face challenges this year as Hong Kong suffers its worst recession on record.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    CBIRC Probes Banks for Illegal Flows of Loan Funds into Real Estate

    By Editors | 04/02/2021

    The CBIRC’s Beijing and Shanghai bureaus have asked banks to review loans granted since mid-2020 to identify illegal inflows of credit funds into the real estate sector.

    Capital Adequacy

    Korea Raises Capital Requirements at Private Equity Funds

    By Editors | 04/02/2021

    The minimum required capital will be raised from 100mn to 300mn won. Private equity funds with high leverage will need 500mn won.

    Capital Adequacy

    UPDATED – Chinese Regulators Agree on Ant Group Restructuring Plan

    By Editors | 03/02/2021

    Under the plan, Ant Group will fold all of its businesses into a financial holding company that will be subject to PBOC oversight and capital requirements.

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