Prudential Risk

    Credit Risk

    Bank Loans to S. Korean Startups Surge Amid Govt Push

    By Editors | 23/02/2015

    Bank loans to small companies in South Korea increased at the fastest pace in six years in 2014, amid pressure from the government to support startups and firms with high-level technologies.

    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?

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