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Capital Adequacy
IFSB Issues New Guidelines on Supervision of Islamic Finance Institutions
By Editors | 01/04/2014
The Islamic Financial Services Board has adopted a revised guideline on the supervision of Islamic finance institutions to tighten regulatory oversight of industry practices.
Capital Adequacy
Australia’s Inquiry Chair Warns on Basel Rules
By Editors | 01/04/2014
Australia’s head of the financial systems inquiry David Murray has warned that tough banking capital rules designed for the United States and Europe may be hurting economic growth in Australia.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Tightens Disclosure Norms in Company Annual Reports
By Editors | 31/03/2014
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has issued stricter disclosure guidelines in company annual reports aimed at improving accountability and promoting transparency.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Leapfrog as a Strategy to Meet Challenges Faced by Financial Institutions Technology in Asia
By Editors | 31/03/2014
How implementing a new generation of technology can address cost savings and meet volume demands whilst satisfying global regulatory regulatory requirements.
Capital Adequacy
The Destabilizing Risks of Globally Coordinated Regulation
By Editors | 28/03/2014
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, we don’t just see new regulation emerging. What we see is a homogeneous regulatory framework emerging.
Capital Adequacy
India’s Central Bank Extends Deadline for Basel III Capital Norms to March 31, 2019
By Editors | 27/03/2014
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the deadline for banks to implement Basel III capital requirements by a year to March 31, 2019.
Emerging Prudential Risks
New Zealand Central Bank Seeks Coordination of Monetary and Macro-Prudential Policies
By Editors | 27/03/2014
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand sees a need to strengthen coordination between monetary and macro-prudential policies.
Credit Risk
Vietnam Central Bank Relaxes Norms for Banks’ Debts
By Editors | 23/03/2014
Vietnam’s central bank has relaxed regulations on banks’ debts, giving lenders more time to classify loans.
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.
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