All posts tagged "leverage"
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224Capital RegulationCBIRC Raises Leverage Limits for Microfinance Companies
Microfinance companies can issue standardised debts such as bonds and ABS products up to 4 times net assets, compared to 0.5 to 3 times net capital previously.
September 21, 2020 -
525Australia & NZBrokers Push Back Against ASIC Proposal to Limit CFD Leverage
Foreign exchange brokers expressed concerns that the proposals are overly stringent, infringe on investor freedoms, and may result in regulatory arbitrage.
August 31, 2020 -
1.2KChinaChina’s P2P Crackdown Leaves Just 29 Operators in Business
Savers who invested in the thousands of now-defunct P2P platforms over the last several years have not yet managed to recover their funds.
August 18, 2020 -
328MalaysiaMalaysia SC Increases Gearing Limit for M-REITs
The increase is temporary to provide Malaysian REITs greater flexibility to manage cash flows and debt and capital structures more efficiently.
August 12, 2020 -
721Hong KongHKMA Warns of Risks in Leveraged Investment Products
Banks should take into account Covid-19 in product due diligence and client suitability assessments, and exercise caution when dealing in leveraged products.
August 10, 2020 -
554FeatureFSC Korea to Reign in Structured Products Issuance
The FSC will impose new rules for securities firms on stress testing, liquidity management, leverage and mandatory FX hedging, among its measures to protect investors from risky products.
August 4, 2020 -
1.2KChinaPBOC Extends Deadline for New Asset Management Rules
The transitional period for new rules for the asset management sector will be extended by one year to end-2021, the PBOC said.
August 3, 2020 -
635FeatureHong Kong Launches A-share L&I Products, New Tech Index
The new L&I products will enable directional trading in China A-shares. Meanwhile, the new Hang Seng Tech Index will facilitate the introduction of ETFs to track the tech sector.
July 28, 2020 -
1.1KChina
CBIRC Issues Final Rules for Banks Engaged in Online Lending
Online loans by banks should generally not exceed a one year term or 200,000 yuan per household. Banks must ensure loan proceeds are not used for property or risky investments.
July 23, 2020 -
425Big PictureFinancial System Still Vulnerable in Recovery: FSB Chair
Funding markets remain at risk of liquidity stress, volatility in markets may return, and assets are at risk of a "sudden and sharp" repricing.
July 16, 2020
