Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Approaches Regulation of Asset Managers Cautiously

By Editors | 19/07/2015

The Financial Stability Board has said it would focus on addressing risks to market liquidity posed by the activities of asset managers rather than on imposing capital and liquidity requirements on the institutions themselves.

Capital Adequacy

Australian Banks Make Progress on Capital-Raising

By Editors | 18/07/2015

Major Australian banks have been preparing for higher capital requirements, with National Australia Bank (NAB) now possessing the sector’s highest capital ratio.

Capital Adequacy

High Capital Requirements May Not Affect Regional Aussie Banks

By Editors | 17/07/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is focusing on the major banks in its response to the Murray inquiry’s call for ‘unquestionably strong’ capital, appearing to let regional banks off the hook.

Resolution & Recovery

India Regulator to Create Trade Depository Winding Down Framework

By Editors | 17/07/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is working on a new policy which will establish a framework for the orderly winding down of trade depositories in the event of a depository going bust or voluntarily closing its business.

Structural Regulation

Global Structural Reform Drives Significant Investment at Financial Institutions, says Accenture

By Editors | 17/07/2015

More than half of firms expect to spend more than US$200 million this year on overhaul projects to ensure compliance with global structural reform requirements, with nearly one-third expecting to spend more than US$500 million.

Cybersecurity

China to Release New Regulations on Internet Finance

By Editors | 15/07/2015

The People’s Bank of China will soon release new regulations to regulate Internet finance and promote its healthy development.

Capital Adequacy

Australian Regulator Mulls Increase of Bank Capital

By Editors | 13/07/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority expects major banks will need to increase capital ratios by at least 2 percent to achieve the capital standards recommended by the Financial System Inquiry (FSI).

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Targets International Risk Management Standards for Banks

By Editors | 12/07/2015

Vietnam’s banking sector is looking to meet standards for operational risk management and anti-money laundering in line with international practices.

Credit Risk

China Banks Urged to Roll Over Loans Backed by Shares

By Editors | 11/07/2015

The China Banking Regulatory Commission is looking to stabilise the markets by urging banks to roll over loans backed by shares.