All posts tagged "credit rating"
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844Capital / LiquidityCBIRC Eases Restrictions on Bank Bond Investment by Insurers
The CBIRC is scrapping requirements that only allowed insurers to invest in bank bonds of large issuers based on their asset size, capital adequacy and credit rating.
May 31, 2020 -
582ChinaChina Approves Plan to Impose National Security Law in Hong Kong
The move could impact Hong Kong's special trade status under US law, lead to sanctions against officials, and trigger a downgrade of the city's credit rating.
May 28, 2020 -
690IndiaSEBI Allows Quicker Upgrades of ‘Cured’ Defaulters by Rating Agencies
Companies may no longer need to wait months for their credit status to be upgraded after a default is 'cured' and payments are regularised.
May 25, 2020 -
491KoreaS. Korea to Introduce New Measures to Enhance ABS Markets
The requirement for ABS issuers to be rated BB or higher will be removed to facilitate the use of securitisation for SME and startup financing, among other measures.
May 21, 2020 -
610AML / KYCPhilippine Lawmakers Warned of Urgent Need to Pass AML Reforms
The AMLC has urged lawmakers to quickly pass legislative amendments to address AML/CTF deficiencies to avoid being grey- or black-listed by the FATF.
March 8, 2020 -
1.6KFintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Unveils Policy Initiatives to Promote Fintech, Digital Finance
South Korea's FSC has announced new policy measures in five key areas to promote fintech and digital finance, and establish a stronger foundation for financial sector innovation.
February 27, 2020 -
1.1KFeature
S. Korea Passes Bills Enabling Commercialisation of Data
The bills allow the commercial use of unidentified individuals without seeking their consent. A new data exchange will be launched in March.
January 13, 2020 -
864Securities / DerivativesSGX RegCo Launches Review of Regulatory Framework for Retail Bonds
The working group tasked with recommending changes to the framework comprises representatives from the Securities Investors Association Singapore, DBS, OCBC, and UOB, among others.
January 2, 2020 -
563Capital / LiquidityIndia Sets Floor for Foreign Investment into Unregulated Financial Entities
Minimum foreign investment into fund-based services by unregulated entities to be set at $20 million; $2 million for non-fund based services.
April 19, 2018
