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Credit Risk
Relief Available to S-REITs, SMEs Harmed by Re-align Framework: MAS
By Editors | 04/11/2020
While financial contracts are excluded from the Framework, some SMEs and S-REITs may be adversely impacted by the legislative measures.
Climate Risk
‘Global Asia Insurance Partnership’ to Launch in January
By Editors | 04/11/2020
GAIP will incubate new risk financing solutions for emerging risks in Asia and serve as a policy think tank, initially focusing on pandemic risk and climate risk.
Market Risk
HKMC Extends Fixed-Rate Mortgage Pilot Scheme for One Year
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2020
The scheme provides an alternative financing option for homebuyers to mitigate risks arising from interest rate volatility.
Capital Adequacy
BCBS Updates G20 Leaders on Basel III implementation
By Editors | 03/11/2020
Most member jurisdictions have final rules in place for Basel III standards, though some are yet to come into force. China has progressed on TLAC rules.
Emerging Prudential Risks
RBA Cuts Cash Rate to Record Low, Confirms More Bond-buying
By Editors | 03/11/2020
The official cash rate is expected to remain at 0.1 for three years. The RBA will also buy A$100bn of government bonds over the next six months.
Cybersecurity
Fintech-related Regulatory Initiatives Accelerated by Covid-19
By Editors | 03/11/2020
Most regulators either accelerated or introduced new innovation initiatives in response to Covid-19. No such initiatives were cancelled, says a report from the World Bank and CCAF.
Credit Risk
PBOC, CBIRC Issue Draft Rules for Small Loans Businesses
By Editors | 03/11/2020
Microfinance businesses must have a registered capital of at least CNY 1 billion. Those operating across provincial borders must have at least CNY 5 billion.
Credit Risk
The Case for an Alternative Credit Scoring Ecosystem in Hong Kong
By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2020
A new whitepaper commission by the HKMA describes alternative credit scoring and how it works, and explains why it can help the banking industry and MSMEs.
Credit Risk
RBI Instructs Lenders to Repay ‘Interest on Interest’ to Borrowers
By Editors | 03/11/2020
Interest charged on interest for certain loans will be repaid by lenders under a government scheme, regardless of whether the loans were under moratorium.
Liquidity Risk
BOK Extends Special Loan Facility for Banks, Brokers, Insurers
By Editors | 03/11/2020
To be extended until 3 February, the special lending programme permits banks, brokerages and insurers to take out loans from the BOK against collateral.
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