Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australian Authority Proposes to Simplify Prudential Framework for Securitisation

By Editors | 02/05/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released a discussion paper outlining a revised standard for securitisation.

Structural Regulation

Excess Regulation Bad for Financial Markets, Says World Bank Economist

By Editors | 30/04/2014

Excess regulation can result in “unintended effects” in the overall development of the financial markets, says an economist at the World Bank.

Trade Based Money Laundering

China Banking Regulator Seeks Iron Ore Financing Probe

By Editors | 29/04/2014

China Banking Regulatory Commission has told local authorities and banks to investigate iron ore financing deals amid default risks arising from commodities trade funding.

Structural Regulation

Finance Authorities in Asia Boost Cooperation on Oversight, Regulation

By Editors | 29/04/2014

Financial authorities in Asia have strengthened ties to advance their financial cooperation through the discussion of critical and common issues that affect markets in the region.

Credit Risk

Vietnam’s State Asset Manager Cuts Interest Rate on Loans for Struggling Firms

By Editors | 28/04/2014

The Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) has lowered interest rates on soured loans in an effort to help troubled enterprises revive their businesses.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Shorter Settlement Cycle in US Markets to Boost Efficiency, Cut Risks for Asia, Says DTCC

By Editors | 24/04/2014

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has thrown its support behind a move to shorten the settlement cycle in the US financial markets for equities, bond and other trades.

Capital Adequacy

Basel Banking Committee Appoints Coen as Secretary General

By Editors | 23/04/2014

Basel Committee has appointed William Coen as its next secretary general, for an initial term of three years.

Trading & Investment

S. Korea’s Regulator Issues Rules for Covered Bond Issuance

By Editors | 23/04/2014

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has approved a draft regulation on the supervision of covered bond issuance, specifying the qualifications of underlying assets and setting standards for their evaluation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Urges Trust Sector to Manage Risks

By Editors | 22/04/2014

China’s banking regulator has urged trust companies to strengthen risk management, listing shareholders’ obligations and ruling out shadow banking.