Prudential Risk

Structural Regulation

Vietnam, China, India APAC’s Most Complex Tax Regimes – Report

By Editors | 19/06/2017

Vietnam, China and India have the most complex tax regimes in Asia Pacific – and represent three of the most […]

Cloud & Infrastructure

APAC Well Placed in Regtech Race – Wolters Kluwer

By Editors | 19/06/2017

Regtech (regulatory technology), including innovations such as in-memory storage, processing grids, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, is set to be […]

Credit Risk

APAC Implementation of IFRS 9 – A Work in Progress

By Garima Chitkara | 16/06/2017

Domestic institutions in Asia have a long road ahead to meet the January 2018 deadline, survey finds.

Capital Adequacy

Basel III Stresses Sri Lankan Banks – Fitch

By Editors | 15/06/2017

Sri Lankan banks will face intensifying pressure on their capital as they strive to meet Basel III requirements which will […]

Resolution & Recovery

Banco Popular Rescue – Illiquid Isn’t Insolvent

By Peter Guy | 12/06/2017

Hasty resolution raises questions for Chinese, Indian and other Asian banks facing burgeoning NPLs.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBA, BNM Governors to Head FSB’s Asia Consultative Group

By Editors | 12/06/2017

RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) governor Philip Lowe will from 1 July this year replace Norman Chan, chief executive of […]

Cybersecurity

India Tightens Cybersecurity Requirements for NBFCs

By Editors | 12/06/2017

RBI (the Reserve Bank of India) issued directions to the country’s NBFCs (non-banking finance companies) on information technology and security, […]

Credit Risk

Bank of Korea, FSS to Inspect Bank Loan Books

By Editors | 08/06/2017

Korea’s central bank and financial regulator will inspect the loan books of several top lenders amid increasing concern about the […]

Resolution & Recovery

The Hazards of Saying ‘No’ to Bank Bail-ins

By Peter Guy | 05/06/2017

Italy’s rejection of European mandatory bail-in rules threatens key regulatory approaches to bank rescues.