Prudential Risk

Cybersecurity

Emerging Asian Markets Suffer Shutdowns, Cyberattacks

By Editors | 17/07/2017

Exchanges in India and Indonesia suffer outages, citing ‘technical issues’; brokers connected to Bursa Malaysia report spate of cyberattacks on two separate days.

Credit Risk

Bank Risks Under Control, Market Supervision to Intensify – China Regulators

By Editors | 13/07/2017

Senior banking regulator suggests number of illegal fundraisings has declined sharply; counterpart at CSRC says to continue crackdown on market malfeasance.

Resolution & Recovery

HK Beats Singapore to Resolution Regime

By Editors | 10/07/2017

HKMA narrowly outpaces Singapore rival to enacting regime; becomes lead resolution body with responsibility for securities and insurance as well as banking.

Credit Risk

Australian Bank Reacts to Regulatory Clampdown on Consumer Debt

By Editors | 07/07/2017

Move by banking unit of country’s largest financial group to stop mortgages being used for personal use expected to be followed by other lenders.

Resolution & Recovery

MAS Takes Next Step Towards Increased Powers

By Editors | 06/07/2017

Bill would allow regulator to compel firms to prepare recovery plans, enforce mandatory bail-ins for failing institutions.

Liquidity Risk

New BSP Chief Eyes Cut to One of World’s Highest RRRs

By Editors | 06/07/2017

Philippine banks currently have to keep 20% in reserve; liquidity requirements were eased earlier this year.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Only 1 Major APAC CCP Working on Crisis Group – Report

By Samuel Riding | 06/07/2017

Crisis group one of FSB’s main recommendations for CCPs; joint study warns on interconnectedness, concentration.

Credit Risk

Korea Increases Efforts to Cut Back Consumer Debt

By Editors | 06/07/2017

Second-tier lenders required to increase loan-loss provisions by 50%; maximum mortgage LTV/debt-income ratios cut to 60%/50%.