Prudential Risk

Market Risk

Japan to Audit Regional Banks’ Foreign Debt Exposure

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Probe will also look at senior management involvement in decisions of asset management units.

Capital Adequacy

New Zealand to Review Bank Capital Framework

By Samuel Riding | 08/03/2017

Review to consider definition of capital, risk measurement, minimum capital and buffers.

Capital Adequacy

S.Korea Banks Boost Capital

By Samuel Riding | 08/03/2017

Increase likely to be a reaction to allowing attribution of loan-loss provisions to regulatory capital.

Credit Risk

CBRC Instructs Banks on Credit Risk Monitoring

By Samuel Riding | 07/03/2017

Banking regulator sends letter to local offices with guidance on creditor committee systems.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Incoming CBRC Chief Eyes ‘Common Regulatory Approach’

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Guo Shuqing acknowledges confusion created by variety of different laws and regulations.

Credit Risk

Australia Delays Counterparty Credit Risk Reporting to 2019

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Some requirements on capital risk calculation and reporting had been due in January next year.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB to Develop Reform Impact Assessment

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Framework due to be published before July’s G20 Summit.

Credit Risk

ASIC Sues Westpac for Alleged Irresponsible Lending

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Regulator says bank did not properly assess borrowers’ repayment ability.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Chief Appointed to Chair FSB Cooperation Committee

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

MAS managing director Ravi Menon ends two-year term as chair of committee on implementation.