Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

S.Korea Regulator Sets New Fixed-Rate, Amortising Home Loan Targets for Banks

By Editors | 02/03/2014

The Financial Services Commission said fixed-rate and amortising home loans must each account for 40% of banks’ residential mortgage holdings by 2017.

Capital Adequacy

Basel Bank Regulator Leaves Door Open to Tougher Debt Restraint

By Editors | 28/02/2014

Global regulators will probe how lenders respond to a planned limit on bank indebtedness.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Takes on Reforms to Boost Tax Collection

By Editors | 27/02/2014

The Ministry of Finance is rolling out new measures to boost tax collection.

Payments & Settlements

Australia signs Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement with the Bank of Korea

By Editors | 25/02/2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia signed a bilateral local currency swap agreement with the Bank of Korea, allowing for the exchange of local currencies between the banks even in times of financial stress.

Capital Adequacy

Indonesian Regulator Seeks Dividend Cuts for State Lenders to Boost Capital

By Editors | 25/02/2014

Indonesia’s financial industry regulator is urging the government to review the dividend policy for state-owned lenders.

Trading & Investment

S.Korea to Establish 20-Year Government Bond Futures by 2015, Monitor Yuan Deposits

By Editors | 24/02/2014

The Financial Services Commission plans to launch a 20-year government bond futures market by 2015 to boost derivatives trading activity.

Capital Adequacy

Australian Banks Welcome US Decision to Adopt Relaxed Ruling on Foreign Banks

By Editors | 21/02/2014

The Federal Reserve has adopted a new rule that will protect the US financial system from potential problems from foreign banks operating in the country.

Liquidity Risk

China Regulator Seeks Bank Liquidity Coverage Ratio of 100% by 2018

By Editors | 20/02/2014

Chinese banks are urged to keep a liquidity coverage ratio of 100% by 2018.

Credit Risk

Malaysian Banks Told to Keep Minimum 1.2% CA Allowance

By Editors | 19/02/2014

Malaysian Banks have been told to have a minimum collective assessment (CA) ratio of 1.2% by the end of next year.