Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

OJK to Issue New Interest Rate Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2016

Indonesian financial services authority responds to calls for lower rates, central bank expected to cut benchmark.

Credit Risk

SEBI Steps up Distressed Bonds Inquiry

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2016

Securities regulator looking at detailed submissions from asset managers due to downgrade concerns.

KYC & CDD

High Level of Compliance with New Philippines Securities Rules

By Samuel Riding | 21/02/2016

Regulator says 88 of 133 firms meet new regulations despite objections from brokers and dealers association.

Market Risk

Japan’s FSA Urges Banks to Draw up Negative Rate Action Plans

By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016

Regulator says regional banks should plan for impact of negative rates on securities investment.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Chinese Regulators Admit Wealth Management Failings

By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016

Agencies including CSRC and CBRC admit gaps in supervision of USD14 trillion market.

Credit Risk

Vietnam to Launch Debt Trading Floors

By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016

Central bank aims for debt trading to resolve non-performing loan issues.

Trading & Investment

Japan Lifts Government Bond Sales Limits

By Samuel Riding | 17/02/2016

Central bank moves to ease stress in government securities market.

Credit Risk

India Could Further Recapitalise State-run Banks

By Samuel Riding | 16/02/2016

Prime minister meets officials to discuss impact of bad loans after losses at under-pressure lenders.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Authorities Have ‘Internal Management Issues’: Li

By Samuel Riding | 16/02/2016

Chinese Premier offers qualified defence of intervention in stock and forex markets.