Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Regulators Cautious on Rising China Loans

By Editors | 11/06/2014

Hong Kong regulators are imposing strict financial rules four years ahead of their expected implementation under global standards on worries some banks may be vulnerable if Chinese economy weakens significantly.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia’s Central Bank Governor Sounds Caution on New Threats to Stability

By Editors | 10/06/2014

Global regulators are issuing more than enough regulation to stop a recurrence of a global financial crisis, said Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens, as he cautioned that new potentially damaging threats to global stability could be overlooked.

Liquidity Risk

China Cuts Reserve Ratio for Small Banks

By Editors | 09/06/2014

China has cut the amount of cash reserves some lenders must hold at the central bank to boost lending to small businesses, in a move to stimulate its slowing economy.

Liquidity Risk

Intraday Liquidity Monitoring: Regulatory Requirement, Risk Management Tool

By Editors | 09/06/2014

As Asia-Pacific markets move to integrate Basel III standards on intraday liquidity monitoring into local requirements, financial institutions are finding it a tool for risk management and mitigation.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Urges Asset Managers to Rely Less on Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 06/06/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is urging regulators to come up with specific policy action that will encourage asset managers to rely less on credit rating agencies (CRA).

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Central Bank Warns of China Risk in Financial Sector

By Editors | 05/06/2014

Taiwan’s central bank warned of rising risk from China amid a slowing economic growth in the mainland which could adversely impact the financial sector.

Emerging Prudential Risks

S. Korea Stresses Role of Central Bank for Sustainable Growth

By Editors | 05/06/2014

South Korea’s top central banker highlighted the increasing role of central banks in achieving sustainable economic growth following the global financial crisis.

Credit Risk

China Banking Regulator Extends Credit Help to SMEs, Rural Firms

By Editors | 03/06/2014

The People’s Bank of China announced that it is stepping up credit support for small and medium-sized enterprises and rural firms.

Capital Adequacy

IMF Finds Hong Kong’s Financial System Resilient, Well-Regulated

By Editors | 28/05/2014

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its comprehensive assessment of Hong Kong’s financial system found that the city’s banking system is very well regulated and resilient.