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Cloud & Infrastructure
Korea Credit Bureau to Integrate Pension Payments in Credit Scores
By Editors | 19/07/2020
Pension contributions data will be converged with KCB credit data using homomorphic encryption, technology which allows data analysis to be performed on encrypted data stored at different institutions.
Capital Adequacy
CBIRC Approves State-backed Bailout of Bank of Gansu
By Editors | 19/07/2020
The CBIRC has approved the issuance of new shares to help Bank of Gansu raise its core tier 1 capital. Four state-owned companies will subscribe to the new shares.
Credit Risk
MAS Planning Ahead to Avoid ‘Cliff Effect’ of Relief Withdrawal
By Editors | 16/07/2020
“Bank loans and insurance policy premiums will eventually have to be paid,” MAS’ Ravi Menon said, pointing to a need to avoid the ‘cliff effects’ of sudden relief withdrawal.
Trading & Investment
China Issues Authoritative Guidance on Handling Bond Disputes
By Editors | 16/07/2020
In disputes involving breach of contract, fraud or false statements – the issuer, its controlling shareholders, directors, and senior management will be held liable for bondholder losses.
Capital Adequacy
BSEC Frames Rules for Mandatory Trading of Banks’ Perpetual Bonds
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 16/07/2020
Two banks have received conditional approval to list perpetual bonds on Bangladesh’s stock exchanges, while BSEC works to frame its rules for the listings.
Liquidity Risk
Sri Lanka Relaxes Rules for Capital Inflows, Restricts Outflows
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 16/07/2020
Sri Lanka has increased the amount of foreign currency that can be physically brought into the country to be deposited into a ‘Special Deposit Account’.
Liquidity Risk
CSRC to Introduce Side Pocket Mechanism for Funds
By Editors | 15/07/2020
The CSRC first issued draft guidelines in August 2019, saying it was “learning from liquidity risk management in overseas markets”.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Financial System Still Vulnerable in Recovery: FSB Chair
By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2020
Funding markets remain at risk of liquidity stress, volatility in markets may return, and assets are at risk of a “sudden and sharp” repricing.
Trading & Investment
Thailand SEC Approves Rules on High-yield Bond Funds
By Editors | 15/07/2020
High-yield bond funds can be set up as non-redeemable closed-end mutual funds or investment trusts, with a maturity period of at least two years.
Trading & Investment
Bangladesh Banks Show Little Interest in Stock Market Investment
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 15/07/2020
Despite a central bank programme offering credit support for banks to invest in the stock market, banks are showing little interest in participating.
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