Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Advances ‘Dynamic Supervision’ Approach

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

FSA said to split supervision of regional banks; aims to boost lending, raise profitability.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Finalises Capital Buffer Guidance

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

ADIs should hold conservation buffer of 2.5% of RWA, rising to 3.5% for D-SIBS.

Credit Risk

S.Korea to Consider More Measures on Household Debt

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

FSC has introduced tougher credit rules on group borrowing; household debt now $1.13tn.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Report Reveals Basel III Challenges

By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2016

Reports on Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, China and Australia due over next 12 months.

Capital Adequacy

Dodd-Frank: A Death Knell for Community Banking?

By Peter Guy | 29/08/2016

Asia’s local banks could yet feel the pinch amid outrage over denials of Dodd-Frank’s impact.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Issues Directions for NBFC

By Samuel Riding | 28/08/2016

‘Master Directions’ include rules on NBFC accepting client deposits and standalone primary dealers.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes ‘Large Exposure’ Framework

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Framework would align exposure norms with BCBS recommendations.

Capital Adequacy

SBI to Raise $1.6bn in Tier 1 Capital

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Bank to issue USD- and INR-denominated Basel III-compliant perpetual debt.

Structural Regulation

PBOC Financial Stability Head Moves to CSRC

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Sources say Xuan Changneng’s role is to assist securities regulator’s chairman.