Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

APRA Updates Mortgage Lending Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Regulator says ‘principles-based approach’ doesn’t ‘ensure sound residential mortgage lending assessments’.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Regulators Prep ‘Landmark’ Reforms

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Authorities to increase coordination, combine regulations, boost enforcement to target systemic risks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

IOSCO Backs VM Transition Period

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Group of regulators says strict implementation would reduce ability to hedge, damage liquidity.

Resolution & Recovery

Indonesia to Issue RRP Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Systemic banks will be required to set up crisis management teams.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Revises Financial Firm Ownership Rules

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

New law to limit directorships; central bank could also tighten NBFI investment rules.

Capital Adequacy

Guangdong Eases Bank Capital Rules

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

Provincial branch of CBRC allows banks to include certificates of deposit in regulatory capital.

Credit Risk

RBI Considering ‘Bad Asset’ AMCs

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

Indian central bank also working on means of recapitalising or resolving stressed banks.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Extends Banks’ Loan Recovery Powers

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

Banks and credit institutions will also soon be allowed to provide new types of loans including revolving credit.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Chinese Banks’ WMP Up 30% in 2016

By Samuel Riding | 21/02/2017

Central bank says off-balance sheet exposure reached $3.7trn.