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Operational Risk
Malaysia Regulator Asks Islamic Banks to Reclassify Deposits
By Editors | 21/03/2014
Islamic banking institutions get a transition period of until June next year to reclassify Islamic deposits.
Emerging Prudential Risks
China to Step Up Reforms in Financial Services to Promote Urbanization
By Editors | 21/03/2014
China’s Ministry of Finance said it will promote urbanization in the country through reforms in taxation, investment policies and financial services.
Capital Adequacy
Australia’s Capital Regulation Framework Gets ‘Compliant’ Grade from Basel Committee
By Editors | 18/03/2014
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said Australia’s capital regulation framework overall was “compliant”.
Capital Adequacy
IOSCO Examines Prudential Standards in Securities Sector
By Editors | 13/03/2014
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued a consultation paper that compares the prudential capital frameworks for securities companies in different parts of the world.
Capital Adequacy
India’s Regulators to Aid Banks Comply with Basel III Norms
By Editors | 10/03/2014
A high-power committee is being set up to aid the banking sector comply with Basel III norms.
Credit Risk
S.Korea Regulator Sets New Fixed-Rate, Amortising Home Loan Targets for Banks
By Editors | 02/03/2014
The Financial Services Commission said fixed-rate and amortising home loans must each account for 40% of banks’ residential mortgage holdings by 2017.
Capital Adequacy
Basel Bank Regulator Leaves Door Open to Tougher Debt Restraint
By Editors | 28/02/2014
Global regulators will probe how lenders respond to a planned limit on bank indebtedness.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Taiwan Takes on Reforms to Boost Tax Collection
By Editors | 27/02/2014
The Ministry of Finance is rolling out new measures to boost tax collection.
Payments & Settlements
Australia signs Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement with the Bank of Korea
By Editors | 25/02/2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia signed a bilateral local currency swap agreement with the Bank of Korea, allowing for the exchange of local currencies between the banks even in times of financial stress.
Capital Adequacy
Indonesian Regulator Seeks Dividend Cuts for State Lenders to Boost Capital
By Editors | 25/02/2014
Indonesia’s financial industry regulator is urging the government to review the dividend policy for state-owned lenders.
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