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Liquidity Risk
BOT to Stabilise Corporate Bond Market, Ramp Up SME Support
By Editors | 08/04/2020
Among the new measures announced are six-month loan payment holidays and new low-cost loans for SMEs, and the establishment of a corporate bond stabilisation fund.
Capital Adequacy
Sri Lankan Brokers Prohibited from Charging Interest on Margin Loans
By Editors | 08/04/2020
The central bank has also suspended overseas investment and outward remittances by Sri Lankan residents, and cut interest rates for the second time in three weeks.
Liquidity Risk
Bangladesh Announces Measures to Aid Businesses Through Lockdown
By Editors | 06/04/2020
Under a $7.9bn stimulus plan, banks will distribute working capital loans with the interest cost to businesses partly subsidised by the government.
Credit Risk
Vietnam Banks Offered Incentives to Aid Businesses
By Editors | 06/04/2020
About 11% of total outstanding loans in the banking system are estimated to not be paid as scheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
KYC & CDD
The Four e-KYC Models Around the World
By Claus Christensen | 05/04/2020
Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd identifies four e-KYC models in use across the world, but says that harmonisation and consolidation of these schemes is likely.
Credit Risk
Outlook on 14 APAC Banking Systems is Negative: Moody’s
By Editors | 03/04/2020
Coronavirus-related disruptions will weaken the operating environment and weigh on asset quality, despite policy measures to help mitigate the effects on banks.
Supervision & Enforcement
Global AML, Sanctions Fines Topped $8bn in 2019: Fenergo
By Editors | 02/04/2020
Last year was the second-biggest year on record for fines against financial institutions for AML and sanctions violations, according to a new report from Fenergo.
Credit Risk
Philippines Mandates 30-Day Grace on Loans During Covid-19 Lockdown
By Editors | 02/04/2020
All lenders are barred from charging interest, penalties, fees, or other charges on all loans to individuals, households, MSMEs and corporate borrowers during Luzon’s enhanced community quarantine.
Capital Adequacy
Sri Lanka Central Bank Introduces Measures to Support Financial Sector
By Editors | 01/04/2020
Banks can draw down on capital conservation buffers, defer capital requirements, and avoid classifying borrowers as non-performing.
KYC & CDD
BSP Relaxes KYC Norms During Covid-19 Lockdown
By Editors | 01/04/2020
The move will facilitate the delivery of welfare funds to beneficiaries who have no available valid IDs or transactional account with any financial institution.
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