Prudential Risk

Resolution & Recovery

BSP Shuts 20th Lender in 2016

By Samuel Riding | 21/11/2016

‘Ailing’ rural bank had total deposit liabilities of USD573,845, insured deposits of USD493,305.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Sets Out 2017 Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

Upcoming reports and consultations cover correspondent banking, conduct and derivatives regulation.

Cybersecurity

Cyber Security – Lessons from Hong Kong

By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

HKMA sets a baseline for cyber-resilience but more harmonisation is needed.

Credit Risk

CBRC Orders Regulatory Checks at Banks, Trusts

By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

Regulator’s move aims to address potential risks from use of loans as capital.

Capital Adequacy

Regulations Could Induce, Not Prevent, Financial Collapse – Brookings

By Samuel Riding | 15/11/2016

Capital measures may be flawed and increase systemic risks as major franchises shrink, study suggests.

Structural Regulation

EU Regulatory Confusion Infects Asia

By Peter Guy | 14/11/2016

Uncertainty about fund passporting will have widespread impact on asset managers’ international costs.

Anti-Money Laundering

Beware Blockchain – HKMA

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Digital platforms seen as potential channel for illicit financing; could compromise data security.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Chief Vows Not to Relax Capital Rules

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Chairman says ‘unquestionably strong’ requirement to remain in place despite Dodd Frank uncertainty.

Structural Regulation

China Commodity Exchanges Order Product Registration

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

Move aims to increase monitoring of risky asset management products.