Prudential Risk

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

S. Korea Industry Body KOFIA to Inspect Securities Firms

By Editors | 29/10/2018

The Korea Financial Investment Association will examine internal operations at securities firms in a bid to prevent order-handling accidents and restore market confidence.

Capital Adequacy

More Progress Needed on Basel III Implementation – BCBS

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2018

Basel Committee report shows limited progress in adoption of NSFR, SA-CCR, securitisation framework, and bank capital requirements for equity in funds.

Liquidity Risk

Malaysia Pushes NSFR Implementation to 2020

By Garima Chitkara | 26/10/2018

Bank Negara Malaysia intends to conduct further on-site assessments to ensure robustness in liquidity and funding at banks.

Credit Risk

CBIRC Fines 13 Lenders for Failing to Monitor Consumer Loan Borrowers

By Editors | 26/10/2018

The regulator is trying to prevent the use of consumer credit in speculative investments as part of its efforts to curb risks to the financial system.

Capital Adequacy

HKMA to Adopt BCBS Guidelines on Stress Testing

By Editors | 23/10/2018

Authorised institutions should review and strengthen stress testing frameworks and practices taking account of BCBS’ stress testing principles, the HKMA says.

Resolution & Recovery

Hong Kong TLAC Rules Set to Take Effect in December

By Garima Chitkara | 23/10/2018

FSB-aligned total loss-absorbing capacity rules will be presented to the LegCo on 24 October and will go into effect on 14 December.

Credit Risk

Korea Introduces Debt Service Ratio Rules to Reign in Household Lending

By Garima Chitkara | 23/10/2018

The FSC has set limits on banks providing mortgage loans based on debt service ratios in new rules that will come into effect from 31 October.

Credit Risk

China’s Banks Have Strongest Credit Profile Among BRICS – Moody’s

By Editors | 23/10/2018

Chinese banks have the lowest ratio of problems loans among BRICS nations, whereas Indian banks suffer from weak asset quality and profitability.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China’s Top Regulators Restore Market Confidence with Vow of Support

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2018

The PBOC, CBIRC and CSRC issued statements announcing new measures to support China’s market after equities fell to their lowest levels since May 2014.