Prudential Risk

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.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China State Council Issues Plans to Combat Financial Risks

By Editors | 05/06/2017

China’s cabinet, the State Council, last week announced details of inspections required to be carried out by regional and municipality […]

Credit Risk

RBI Intensifies Scrutiny of Banks’ Accounting

By Editors | 05/06/2017

SEBI (the Securities and Exchange Board of India) has asked a trio of listed banks to explain why their own […]

Emerging Prudential Risks

Bank Levy Won’t Harm Financial Stability – APRA

By Samuel Riding | 01/06/2017

Government proposed levy will apply to all banks with liabilities of more than $74.36bn.

KYC & CDD

China Roundup – Financial Inclusion; Account Opening; Trust Lending

By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

CBRC clarifies requirements for financial inclusion units; PBOC warns on suspicious transactions.

Capital Adequacy

Happy Birthday Financial Crisis

By Peter Guy | 29/05/2017

A decade after the first tremors of the global financial crisis emerged, its regulatory remedies remain open to debate.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Pakistan Banking, Securities Regulators Join Forces

By Samuel Riding | 29/05/2017

Council of Regulators has been set up to tackle systemic risk, particularly cross-market issues.