All posts tagged "Insurers"
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International
New Supervisory Framework for Internationally Active Insurers
The global framework comprises an enhanced set of supervisory policy measures and powers of intervention, along with an annual IAIS global monitoring exercise.
November 15, 2019 -
389ChinaChina Further Eases Restrictions on Foreign Investment
China will not force foreign investors and companies to transfer their technology to their local partners, according to Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen.
October 31, 2019 -
484EnforcementFSC Korea to Boost Supervisory Capacity to Prevent Mis-selling
The FSC will reportedly increase the number of banking, financial investment and asset management experts it has on staff for inspections of banks, security firms and insurers.
October 21, 2019 -
251Capital RegulationCBIRC Tightens Rules on Insurers’ Related-Party Transactions
The CBIRC says some insurance companies have allowed their subsidiaries to use the insurers as “ATM machines”, causing “severe risks and social impact”.
September 10, 2019 -
391Big PictureCross-holdings Among Chinese FIs Raise Systemic Risk: S&P
A new report from S&P says insurers’ high exposure to banks and cross-holdings between banks could heighten systemic risk.
August 21, 2019 -
524Australia & NZAPRA Orders Allianz to Raise Capital by A$250m
APRA wants to send a message to the insurance and super sectors that it expects the same high standards of risk management, including for non-financial risks, as it does for banks.
August 15, 2019 -
492Capital Regulation
S. Korea Tightens Lending Standards in Non-Bank Sector
The FSC will extend the debt service ratio to include non-bank financial institutions in a bid to rein in household debt.
June 3, 2019 -
649Australia & NZAustralia Seeks Mandatory Carbon Risk Reporting by 2021
A green political party in Australia has announced a new policy that will make carbon risk reporting mandatory for banks, insurers, super funds and the largest listed companies in 2021.
May 10, 2019 -
545Australia & NZAPRA to Implement New Data Reporting System in March 2020
APRA says in its initial implementation plan that entities must start ensuring their readiness for the new system now, as there is only a one year timeline for implementation.
April 3, 2019 -
1.2KAustralia & NZAustralian Financial Sector Teams Up on Climate Initiative – Report
Overseen by APRA, a group of industry players – including the big four banks – are looking to reshape the financial system to ensure readiness for climate risks.
March 30, 2019
