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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.
Trading & Investment
S.Korea to Establish 20-Year Government Bond Futures by 2015, Monitor Yuan Deposits
By Editors | 24/02/2014
The Financial Services Commission plans to launch a 20-year government bond futures market by 2015 to boost derivatives trading activity.
Capital Adequacy
Australian Banks Welcome US Decision to Adopt Relaxed Ruling on Foreign Banks
By Editors | 21/02/2014
The Federal Reserve has adopted a new rule that will protect the US financial system from potential problems from foreign banks operating in the country.
Liquidity Risk
China Regulator Seeks Bank Liquidity Coverage Ratio of 100% by 2018
By Editors | 20/02/2014
Chinese banks are urged to keep a liquidity coverage ratio of 100% by 2018.
Credit Risk
Malaysian Banks Told to Keep Minimum 1.2% CA Allowance
By Editors | 19/02/2014
Malaysian Banks have been told to have a minimum collective assessment (CA) ratio of 1.2% by the end of next year.
Emerging Prudential Risks
China’s Central Bank Limits Bond Investment by Shadow Bank Products
By Editors | 18/02/2014
The People’s Bank of China has issued rules governing investment by wealth management products in bond markets.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan Ensures Strict Compliance in Banks, Looks Into Card Issuers’ Risk Management
By Editors | 14/02/2014
The Financial Regulatory Commission is urging financial firms to appoint vice-president level compliance officers.
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