Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

IOSCO Sets Risk Standards for Non-Cleared OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 29/01/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has finalized its risk mitigation standards for uncleared over-the-counter derivatives.

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.