Prudential Risk

    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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