All posts tagged "Lending"
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524Asia-PacificThailand Banks Commit to Lending Based on ESG Factors
The BOT, Thai Bankers’ Association and 15 banks have taken steps to establish common policies to ensure socially-conscious loan approvals based on ESG factors.
August 16, 2019 -
310ChinaCBIRC Fines WeBank $285m for Multiple Lending Violations
An inspection last year found that some employees at the digital bank used consumer loans to invest in stock and futures trading.
August 14, 2019 -
304Asia-PacificPhilippine SEC Proposes New Requirements for Online Lending Platforms
The SEC proposes new disclosure and reporting requirements for operators of online lending platforms, in response to inquiries from the public about their registration and legitimacy.
August 8, 2019 -
259Capital RegulationRBI Eases Rules on Overseas Borrowing for NBFCs
NBFCs can use overseas borrowings to fund working capital, repay rupee loans, and on-lend to domestic customers. Banks can also sell distressed loans to eligible overseas lenders.
August 1, 2019 -
415Australia & NZANZ Adjusts Risk Weights on New Zealand Loan Portfolios
The changes follow the RBNZ's revocation of ANZ's right to model its operational risk capital requirements in May.
July 30, 2019 -
605Capital RegulationCBIRC to Launch Special Inspections Targeting Property Lending Practices
The special inspections will reportedly involve 75 banks in 30 cities, scrutinising all aspects of property-related loans, as regulators seek to reign in risk.
July 24, 2019 -
469Capital RegulationIndia’s 2019 Budget Grants Lifeline to State Banks, NBFCs
The government announced a fresh capital infusion for state banks, credit guarantees on NBFC assets, and stronger supervisory powers for the RBI.
July 8, 2019 -
520Capital RegulationNational Auditor Finds Lending Violations at Chinese Banks
Lenders were found to be favouring borrowers with deposits at their banks, linking loans to the sale of other products, and illegally charging financing fees.
June 28, 2019 -
444Big PictureBenefits of Stronger Capital Exceed Potential Output Costs
The FSB and BCBS have issued reports assessing the net economic impact of stronger capital and liquidity reforms and the macroeconomic implications of transitioning to full implementation.
June 26, 2019 -
952FeatureFSB: Decentralisation Could Benefit Financial Stability
While decentralised financial technologies do pose risks, they may increase competition and diversity in the financial system and reduce existing entities’ systemic importance.
June 8, 2019
