Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

Philippines to Offer Temporary Relief from Capital Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Central bank proposes regulatory incentives to encourage consolidation in banking sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

MAS gained power as it sought to bolster Singapore’s reputation as a financial centre.

Structural Regulation

Philippines – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

Throughout the year, regulators made continuous efforts to enhance and internationalise the domestic market.

Operational Risk

ASIC to Review ASX Risk Management

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

Commission says ASX adhered to procedure during outage, but some areas needs to be enhanced.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Investigating Alleged Bond Default at Brokerage

By Samuel Riding | 21/12/2016

Regulator conducts on-site investigation of Sealand Securities amid bond market squeeze.

Liquidity Risk

Australia Finalises NSFR Rules

By Samuel Riding | 21/12/2016

Rules cover risk management framework, liquid assets, funding structure.

Resolution & Recovery

S.Korea to Add Trusts to Depositor Protection Law

By Samuel Riding | 20/12/2016

Depositors would be guaranteed repayment up to $42k.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Said to Add WMPs to Risk-assessment Framework

By Samuel Riding | 20/12/2016

Move aims to enhance monitoring of shadow banking businesses.

Capital Adequacy

S.Korea Relaxes Banks’ CAR Rules

By Samuel Riding | 20/12/2016

New rules reduce burden from meeting international standards; raise capital ratio, common stock capital.