Prudential Risk

    Capital Adequacy

    Hong Kong to Boost Capital Buffer as Adopts Basel Norm

    By Editors | 27/01/2015

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to create adequate capital buffer to boost the resilience of the city’s banking system with the adoption of global cash buffer standards next year.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China Banking Regulator Plans Major Revamp

    By Editors | 26/01/2015

    The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said it began a major restructuring of its departments for the first time in view of more regulatory and structural changes in the banking industry.

    Structural Regulation

    Thinking Alongside Jamie Dimon

    By Peter Guy | 26/01/2015

    What is good for JPMorgan is good for America?

    Resolution & Recovery

    Hong Kong Refines Plan for Stronger Financial System

    By Editors | 22/01/2015

    Hong Kong financial regulators is seeking public views on specific aspects of so-called resolution regime for financial institutions that should make the city’s financial system stable and resilient in the face of crisis and economic shocks.

    Trading & Investment

    China Issues Rules on Entrusted Lending, Curbs Margin Trade

    By Editors | 19/01/2015

    China’s regulators have tightened supervision of entrusted lending and margin finance in a bid to curb excessive leverage in buying mainland stocks.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Vietnam’s Central Bank to Push for Bank Mergers

    By Editors | 18/01/2015

    Vietnam’s central bank has intensified its bid to overhaul the country’s banking system to bolster growth, vowing to push for bank mergers and force weak institutions to shut.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Should Bankers Even Be Paid?

    By Peter Guy | 15/01/2015

    Regulators have embarked on a long and winding crusade to control bankers’ salaries.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China Bank Deposit Rule Unlikely to Stimulate Lending

    By Editors | 13/01/2015

    The People’s Bank of China has enlarged the deposit base for banks, but money traders are saying the new rule may inject far less cash into the system that many hoped.

    Capital Adequacy

    Christmas Ghosts of Regulation Past

    By Peter Guy | 24/12/2014

    Regulations of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come pay us a visit.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Survey Shows Complex Effects of Regulatory Demands

    By Peter Guy | 17/12/2014

    Global regulatory reform continues to place heavy operational and management pressure on both local and international banks.

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