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Credit Risk
Japan’s Low Interest Rate Environment Suffocates Regional Banks
By Editors | 07/09/2017
FSA’s commissioner ‘embarrassed to see regional banks’ balance sheets in their core businesses deteriorate more quickly than we expected.’
Operational Risk
Top CBRC Adviser Flags Failures to Address Operational Risks
By Samuel Riding | 06/09/2017
CBRC chief adviser and former SFC chief Dr Andrew Sheng says regulation risks pro-cyclicality when real economy requires structural change.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Singapore, Australia and ‘Fundamental Regulatory Overhaul’
By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2017
Requirements on balance sheet reporting a stiff challenge for banks despite regulators’ nods to technology’s potential, says Axiom SL.
Credit Risk
SAS, KPMG Launch Microsoft Azure-based IFRS 9 Solution
By Editors | 31/08/2017
Technology will be offered 1st in Singapore to meet January 2018 IFRS 9 deadline, can be extended to stress testing and other regulatory requirements.
Resolution & Recovery
Singapore Regulator Issues Resolution Regime
By Samuel Riding | 24/08/2017
Resolution regime includes four stage assessment criteria for financial institutions, emphasises private sector role; to be operationalised ‘in due course’.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA Urges EU Not to Force Local Clearing Post Brexit
By Editors | 23/08/2017
Trade organisation says move to local CCPs could push up initial margin costs by 20% or more; cites Australian equivalency model.
Credit Risk
S.Korea Eyes Deregulation to Encourage Banking Competition
By Samuel Riding | 23/08/2017
FSC to come up with deregulation plan by end-of year; wants more challengers to financial sector incumbents after approval of internet-only banks.
Capital Adequacy
Dodd-Frank in Trump’s Crosshairs
By Peter Guy | 21/08/2017
Ignore the US President’s recent legislative failures. Shots at his next target – financial regulations – are likely to hit home, and abroad.
Emerging Prudential Risks
China Financial Regulation Needs to be Stronger Still – IMF
By Samuel Riding | 17/08/2017
IMF praises measures such as inclusion of WMPs in bank assessments but cites concerns about growth in debt and banking sector assets.
Capital Adequacy
Malaysia Launches Leverage Ratio Consultation
By Editors | 17/08/2017
Banks will be required to calculate leverage ratios as of June 30 this year in response to consultation before full requirement comes into effect.
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