Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

IMF, World Bank Issue Reports on India Financial Supervision, Market Infrastructure

By Samuel Riding | 24/01/2018

Reports praise progress but suggest more can be done on governance at public sector banks, market infrastructure risk management, among other issues.

Trading & Investment

Banks Will Struggle if Prop Trading is Reintroduced

By Peter Guy | 22/01/2018

US banks lobbied hard for a rollback of the Volcker Rule and a return to proprietary trading to bolster profits. They will soon find that it’s now a different world.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Targets “Complex and Serious” Systemic Risks in Financial Sector

By Garima Chitkara | 22/01/2018

CBRC announces greater focus on shadow banking and lending norms; CBRC chief warns of looming “black swan” event in financial industry.

Credit Risk

Vietnamese Banks Warned Against High-Risk Lending

By Editors | 19/01/2018

Central bank warning comes as prime minister asks for increased inspection and supervision over banks.

Credit Risk

China Tightens Rules on Stock Pledges, Repos

By Editors | 17/01/2018

Shenzhen, Shanghai exchanges confirm stock pledges and repos must serve real economy, limit proportion of stock allowed to be pledged.

Capital Adequacy

HK Hikes Capital Buffer Due to High Credit-GDP, Property-Rent Gaps

By Samuel Riding | 15/01/2018

Central bank chief expresses concern about growing gaps between credit and GDP, property prices and rents.

Capital Adequacy

EBA Publishes Final Disclosure Requirements for IFRS 9 Transitional Arrangements

By Editors | 14/01/2018

Uniform disclosure template ensures consistency and comparability of data disclosed by institutions during the transition to full IFRS 9 implementation.

Structural Regulation

Beware Regulatory Fragmentation in 2018 – Deloitte

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2018

Trend towards more isolated policymaking will challenge the implementation of financial regulations on a worldwide basis.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Releases Slew of Measures to Control Banking Risks

By Garima Chitkara | 11/01/2018

New rules on entrusted lending practices, banking ownership, large exposures management in banks.