Prudential Risk

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

S. Korea Enhances Bank Internal Controls and Compliance Functions

By Editors | 19/09/2015

FSC implements new guidelines to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance functions in the banking sector.

Liquidity Risk

Australia Bank Funding Costs Set to Increase

By Editors | 19/09/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority has said banks will need to fund themselves with more expensive long-term debt over time to reduce risk to the financial system.

Liquidity Risk

SEBI Asks Fund Managers to Explain Corporate Bond Holdings

By Editors | 18/09/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked fund managers to explain their rationale for corporate bond investments and closely monitor recently-downgraded companies they hold.

Credit Risk

S. Korea Enhances Lending Rate Comparison for Consumers

By Editors | 17/09/2015

Financial Supervisory Service announces various measures to improve consumers’ ability to compare lending rates posted online by financial institutions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Regional Banking Presents Risks to Financial Stability

By Editors | 15/09/2015

BIS issues a report describing the rise of regional banking in the Asia Pacific and the risks to financial stability it presents.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia to Ease Banking Restrictions on Foreigners

By Editors | 10/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority will allow foreigners to open dollar savings accounts at local banks in a bid to further improve foreign exchange liquidity in the country.

Operational Risk

HKMA Issues New Guidance on E-Banking Risk Management

By Editors | 09/09/2015

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a revised version of the Supervisory Policy Manual for risk management of electronic banking services.

Capital Adequacy

Indonesia Eases Mark-to-Market Rules on Local Debt

By Editors | 08/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has relaxed mark-to-market rules for debt securities held by insurance companies and pension funds in a bid to boost demand for local debt.

Structural Regulation

China’s New Invention: A Parallel Regulatory System

By Peter Guy | 07/09/2015

Juggling the fear and panic of its worst stock market crash against long term financial regulatory reforms would challenge any country.