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Credit Risk
RBI Orders Corrective Action on State-Run Bank
By Editors | 07/10/2015
Indian Overseas Bank is required to improve internal controls and deal with mounting non-performing assets.
Capital Adequacy
Asian Banks Forced to Boost Capital at UK Subsidiaries
By Editors | 06/10/2015
The Bank of England has tightened regulations for foreign banks offering retail services to UK consumers, forcing many overseas lenders to inject more capital into their UK subsidiaries.
Operational Risk
Malaysia Issues New Policy Document on Compliance
By Editors | 05/10/2015
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released new policy requirements on compliance for financial institutions which will come into effect on January 1, 2017.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Trying to Regulate ‘Black Swan’ Events
By Peter Guy | 05/10/2015
Whether or not they know it authorities have taken on the impossible task of preparing for financial calamity.
Credit Risk
MAS Proposes Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives
By Editors | 03/10/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper proposing to implement margin requirements for non-centrally cleared OTC derivative trades to reduce counterparty credit risks.
Credit Risk
SEBI Tells AMCs to Rate Bond Investments Internally
By Editors | 02/10/2015
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked asset managers to develop internal credit appraisal systems to assess corporate bond investments in their portfolios, and reduce their reliance on rating agencies.
Credit Risk
PBOC Reduces Down Payments for Home Buyers
By Editors | 02/10/2015
The People’s Bank of China will lower the minimum down payment requirement for first-time home buyers from 30 percent to 25 percent to support the residential property market.
Trading & Investment
Regulatory Arbitrage: The Next Big Wave in China
By Peter Guy | 28/09/2015
The ability to exploit or position trading positions ahead of regulatory changes will emerge as a source of competitive advantage.
Resolution & Recovery
FSB Pledges to Finalise TLAC by November Deadline
By Editors | 28/09/2015
FSB soon to finalise rules which seek to tackle banks being “too big to fail” and prevent taxpayers from having to bail out troubled institutions.
Credit Risk
RBI Announces Measures to Hasten Bad Debt Restructuring
By Editors | 27/09/2015
SBI and ICICI bank get permanent seat at the joint lenders forum for distressed assets.
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