Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

Philippine Central Bank May Require Banks to Raise Minimum Capital

By Editors | 25/09/2014

Philippine banks may be required to increase their minimum capital by as much as four times, a move that may trigger a consolidation in the local banking sector.

Capital Adequacy

S. Korean Regulator to Ease Requirements on Asset Managers

By Editors | 24/09/2014

South Korea’s financial regulator said it plans to ease capital requirements on asset managers starting next year, in a broader deregulation push for the financial sector.

Structural Regulation

Making Compliance and Regulation a Competitive Advantage

By Peter Guy | 24/09/2014

Proactive strategies for optimising compliance systems will play a key role in bank business development.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Accounting and the Future of Banking

By Peter Guy | 22/09/2014

Helen Brand, CEO of ACCA explains, “The accountability of financial institutions will eventually be brought in line with other corporations – like utilities.”

Capital Adequacy

Australian Regulator Issues New Guidelines on Disclosure Reforms

By Editors | 17/09/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released for industry consultation a paper that outlines the new disclosure requirements for authorised deposit-taking institutions.

Capital Adequacy

Australia’s Regulator Urges G20 to Tackle Big Bank Risks

By Editors | 17/09/2014

Australia’s new chief banking regulator has urged the G20 nations to continue to work on reducing risks of large banks’ failures, citing the need to strengthen current risk-based regime and boost banks’ capacity to absorb losses.

Capital Adequacy

Indian Banks Need Over $200 Billion for Basel III Compliance, Says Fitch

By Editors | 17/09/2014

Indian banks will need more than $200 billion to meet Basel III international banking norms by March 2019, said Fitch Ratings.

Credit Risk

IOSCO Issues New Risk Mitigation Standards for Non-Central OTC

By Editors | 16/09/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions is seeking industry views on the new risk management standards for the non-centrally cleared over-the-counter derivatives market.

Resolution & Recovery

Hong Kong to Enhance Protection for Bank Depositors

By Editors | 14/09/2014

Hong Kong regulators are seeking industry views on recommendations to improve a scheme that provides a financial safety net for depositors in the event of a banking crisis.