Prudential Risk

    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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