All posts tagged "Fitch"
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150Big PictureIOSCO Reviews Impact of Govt Support on Credit Ratings
Government support measures played a “significant role” in alleviating the downward pressure on credit ratings, IOSCO found in its review.
February 16, 2021 -
1.6KChinaChina Bond Default Shock Prompts NAFMII Underwriter Probe
Haitong Securities, Industrial Bank, China Everbright Bank, Zhongyuan Bank are suspected of violations, as recent defaults prompt concerns over the health of SOEs.
November 20, 2020 -
804AML / KYCChina Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against US Officials
The US President said that a phase two trade deal with China isn’t under consideration, though China has continued to meet its commitments under the phase one deal signed in January.
July 14, 2020 -
487ChinaChina 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 -
550Asia-PacificSri Lankan Brokers Prohibited from Charging Interest on Margin Loans
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.
April 8, 2020 -
614Capital RegulationPBOC Cuts Rates as Banks Prepare for More Bad Debt
Small- and mid-sized banks are likely to struggle more as they have less capital in reserve and fewer state borrowers they can call on.
March 31, 2020 -
810Asia-PacificVietnam to Bolster Capital at State-owned Banks
Vietcombank and Vietinbank will each receive government funds to bolster their capital. Agribank will be allowed to retain its earnings rather than contribute to the state budget.
February 4, 2020 -
427Big PictureMoody’s Downgrades Hong Kong, Citing Lack of Response to Unrest
The absence of an effective response by Hong Kong's government to address the concerns of the population indicate weaker institutional and governance strength.
January 21, 2020 -
1.1KCapital RegulationThe Supervisory Answer to Hong Kong’s Worsening Economic Performance
Pierre Latrobe at Mazars discusses the measures the HKMA has taken so far to strengthen its macroprudential supervisory toolkit and address potential risks to the wider financial system.
October 22, 2019 -
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Moody’s Becomes Second Agency to Downgrade Hong Kong Outlook
Moody’s says the downgrade of Hong Kong’s outlook to negative is the result of a shift in its equilibrium with China, in addition to the ongoing protests in the city.
September 17, 2019
