Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

China Banking Sector Could Face ‘Disruptive Adjustment’ – RBA

By Samuel Riding | 14/10/2016

Australian central bank concerned by rising debt, slowing economic growth and risks from smaller lenders.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China to Tighten Internet Finance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 14/10/2016

PBOC to head taskforce including securities regulator and issue measures by March 2017.

Capital Adequacy

Regulation Still the Top Risk Concern for Global Banks – EY

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

50% of boards, 68% of CROs prioritising regulatory implementation, meeting supervisory expectations.

AI Risk & Governance

Regtech for Regulators – A New Paradigm

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

Study suggests regulators are behind those they regulate in implementing technology.

Credit Risk

Korea Loan-loss Proposals Could Backfire – Fitch

By Samuel Riding | 12/10/2016

Rating agency concerned about move to less conservative requirements.

Resolution & Recovery

The Dangers of ‘Bail-in’ Securities

By Samuel Riding | 11/10/2016

Complex ‘quasi-equity’ instruments are no substitute for higher equity capitalisation.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS to Finalise Reforms by Year-End

By Samuel Riding | 11/10/2016

Committee chief says BCBS aims to reduce RWA and restore credibility to banks’ risk-based capital ratios.

Capital Adequacy

Korea to Issue Protective Measures for Equity-linked Security Investors

By Samuel Riding | 11/10/2016

Soaring equity-linked issuance threatens investor protection; new measures to be announced in November

Credit Risk

India’s Finance Ministry, RBI Revisit Bad Loan Plans

By Samuel Riding | 07/10/2016

Finance secretary says idea of ‘bad bank’, opposed by ex-governor, can resolve stressed assets problem.