Prudential Risk

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.

Credit Risk

New CBRC Head to Make 1st Official Appearance

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Guo Shuqing expected to address Chinese banks’ bad debts, shadow banking.

Market Risk

Japan FSA to Confirm VM Exemptions

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Banks will not have to post VM in transactions with jurisdictions which have no margin rules or have granted forbearance.

Capital Adequacy

G-SIBS Cut TLAC Shortfall by 23% – BIS

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

BCBS survey also finds Group 1 banks’ more than halved their Tier 1 capital shortfall.

Cybersecurity

HK Regulatory, Compliance Demand Steady

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Morgan McKinley report says cybersecurity among the strongest areas of demand.

Market Risk

HKMA Sets out IRRBB Model Exceptions

By Samuel Riding | 28/02/2017

Upcoming consultation expected to have ‘no significant deviation’ from BCBS standardised framework.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Fintech at a Regulatory Crossroads

By Peter Guy | 27/02/2017

How financial technology could accelerate and exacerbate the next crisis remains unanswered.

Structural Regulation

New CBRC Chief Set to Head ‘Super Regulator’

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Guo Shuqing likely to head ‘single operating body’ with authority for banking, securities and insurance regulation.