Prudential Risk

    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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