Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

India’s SEBI to Review Pricing of Recast-Hit Firms

By Editors | 23/02/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is in talks with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on changes in pricing norms relating to the conversion of bank loans into equity.

Capital Adequacy

Hong Kong Sets Higher Capital for City’s Important Banks

By Editors | 18/02/2015

Hong Kong is requiring the city’s largest banks to set aside more capital to cushion against unexpected losses and pose less risk to the financial system.

Payments & Settlements

Japan, S. Korea to End Currency Swap Program

By Editors | 17/02/2015

Japan and South Korea have agreed to end their 14-year-old currency swap arrangement this month.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Global Regulation and Performance Demands Are Driving Pension Policy Reform

By Peter Guy | 13/02/2015

Pension funds are bigger than many banks but only now are regulations catching up.

Liquidity Risk

Managing Liquidity is Key to Risk Control

By Editors | 06/02/2015

Meeting cash and liquidity management standards in Basel III are driving the development of advanced systems.

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?