Prudential Risk

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    G20 Ministers Extend DSSI Debt Relief, Welcome FSB, FATF Efforts

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2020

    The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have agreed to extend debt relief for low-income countries for six months, and welcomed efforts by the FSB and FATF.

    Credit Risk

    Almost Half of Deferred Loans Resume Repayments: ABA

    By Editors | 14/10/2020

    The ABA says 45% of deferred mortgages and 41% of small and medium business loans that had been deferred are back to making regular loan repayments.

    Capital Adequacy

    ASX Proposes Single Capital Measure for Clearing Participants

    By Editors | 14/10/2020

    Currently when a participant lends money to its parent or related entity, or invests in subsidiaries, Liquid Capital could be potentially much lower while Core Capital is not impacted.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Issues Update on Work to Address Market Fragmentation

    By Editors | 14/10/2020

    The rapid and coordinated policy response to Covid-19 has underlined policymakers’ awareness of harmful effects of market fragmentation, the FSB says.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Publishes Letter to G20 Ahead of Virtual Meeting

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2020

    The letter describes the FSB’s work to address issues of financial innovation and technology, promote a resilient and integrated global financial system, and address market fragmentation.

    Credit Risk

    FSC to Tighten Loan Rules, Banks Grow Risk Averse

    By Editors | 13/10/2020

    Chairman Eun Sung-soo said the FSC could impose regulatory measures to curb rising household debt. Meanwhile, banks have indicated a growing aversion to household lending.

    Stablecoins

    FSB Issues Final Recommendations on Regulating Global Stablecoins

    By Editors | 13/10/2020

    Global stablecoin arrangements are expected to adhere to all applicable regulatory standards and address risks to financial stability before commencing operation, the FSB says.

    Operational Risk

    BSP Amends Operational Risk Guidelines to Include ‘People Risk’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2020

    The BSP wants banks and NBFIs to embed in their ERM framework measures to identify, measure, monitor, and control human resource related risks.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    APRA to Align Prudential Standards with IAIS ComFrame

    By Editors | 13/10/2020

    APRA has designated QBE Insurance Group as an internationally active insurance group, which will promote coordination with other international supervisors.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Sri Lanka Drafts Resolution Framework for Banks, Finance Companies

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 12/10/2020

    The CBSL will have the ability to replace an institution’s management, operate an agent institution and bail out an institution where necessary.

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