Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

S.Korea Banks Boost Capital

By Samuel Riding | 08/03/2017

Increase likely to be a reaction to allowing attribution of loan-loss provisions to regulatory capital.

Credit Risk

CBRC Instructs Banks on Credit Risk Monitoring

By Samuel Riding | 07/03/2017

Banking regulator sends letter to local offices with guidance on creditor committee systems.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Incoming CBRC Chief Eyes ‘Common Regulatory Approach’

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Guo Shuqing acknowledges confusion created by variety of different laws and regulations.

Credit Risk

Australia Delays Counterparty Credit Risk Reporting to 2019

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Some requirements on capital risk calculation and reporting had been due in January next year.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB to Develop Reform Impact Assessment

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Framework due to be published before July’s G20 Summit.

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.