All posts tagged "Capital Requirements"
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174Capital RegulationPBOC Enhances Policy Toolbox with CCyB Implementation
The initial countercyclical capital buffer ratio will be set at zero, meaning capital requirements of banks have not been increased.
October 1, 2020 -
1.9KEuropeEU Unveils Digital Finance Strategy, Crypto-asset Framework
The package consists of a digital finance strategy, a retail payments strategy, and legislative proposals for regulating the crypto-asset sector.
September 28, 2020 -
1.1KCapital Regulation
State Council Approves Rules for Financial Holding Companies
Based on last year's consultation, non-financial enterprises that control financial sector businesses will need a licence to operate financial holding companies.
September 7, 2020 -
1.2KFintech / RegtechNew P2P Lending Legislation Takes Effect in Korea
Under the law, P2P lenders must meet new capital requirements and be registered with the FSC. Consumer protection is also enhanced.
August 27, 2020 -
758Asia-PacificRegulatory Fragmentation in Markets Undermines Economic Recovery
Fragmentation introduces distortions and inefficiencies, undermining financing when it is needed to facilitate the recovery from Covid-19, ASIFMA says in a new report.
August 5, 2020 -
279Capital RegulationCFTC Adopts New Swaps Rules Limiting Extraterritorial Oversight
Chairman Heath Tarbert said it is unnecessary for the CFTC to be "the world’s policeman" for all swaps, given that most G20 jurisdictions have adopted similar swaps regulations.
July 27, 2020 -
1.2KAML / KYCBNM Issues Draft Rules on Merchant Acquiring Services
The exposure draft sets out regulatory requirements for merchant acquiring services to ensure proper risk management amid rapid changes in the e-payments landscape.
July 23, 2020 -
1.2KFintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Revises Guidelines for P2P Lending Firms
The key changes will strengthen disclosure rules, prohibit unfair sales activities, restrict sales of high-risk investment products, and impose limits on loans and investments.
July 21, 2020 -
577Capital RegulationRBI Directs Banks to Conduct Stress Tests, Raise Capital
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said minimum capital requirements may not be sufficient to absorb losses and maintain financial stability.
July 15, 2020 -
940JapanJapan FSA Pushes for Sustainability in Bank Business Models
Management changes may be needed at regional banks that lack sustainability in their business models, says the FSA's Toshihide Endo.
July 10, 2020
