All posts tagged "Moody’s Investors Service"
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419Asia-PacificVietnam Banks Face Capital Raising ‘Headache’ in 2019
Listed commercial banks in Vietnam will need to raise an estimated $10bn in capital this year to meet Basel II capital requirements by 1 January 2020.
January 15, 2019 -
447Asia-PacificAPAC Banks Have Sufficient Buffers to Counter 2019 Risks – Moody’s
Banks will face challenging conditions in 2019 due to moderating economic growth, slowing credit expansion and US-China trade tensions, but have adequate buffers against growing risks.
December 7, 2018 -
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Asset Quality Worsening at Bangladesh’s Banks – Moody’s
Asset quality in the banking system is deteriorating due to governance weaknesses, with banks dipping into their core capital due to non-payment of loans.
December 5, 2018 -
278Big PictureChina Deleveraging Campaign to Slow Amid Trade Tensions – Moody’s
While long-term deleveraging and de-risking remain in place, China's authorities are likely to rely to a greater extent on public sector spending to support growth.
November 19, 2018 -
302ChinaChina Brokers Guard Against Stock-Pledged Loan Defaults – Report
China's brokerages are looking to boost capital to guard against further falls in the markets that could threaten the value of loans backed by stock pledges.
November 9, 2018 -
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US-China Trade Dispute Poses Risk for Singapore Banks – Moody’s
Singapore banks face greater asset risk in 2019, with both Moody's and Fitch expecting loan growth to moderate amid worsening global conditions.
November 8, 2018 -
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E-wallet Operator Oversight to Benefit Singapore Financial Stability: Moody’s
Coming into force next year, the Payment Services Bill will require e-wallet operators to ring-fence wallet funds from lending activities, a move Moody's says will benefit banks.
October 16, 2018 -
541AML / KYCSFC AML/CFT Guideline Revisions to Take Effect in November
A July consultation proposed amendments to improve the Guideline's usefulness and relevance and ensure its alignment with international AML/CFT standards.
October 15, 2018 -
318Fintech / RegtechSouth Korea Designates Fintechs as Agents for Financial Institutions
Nine designated fintech firms will be allowed to provide services to customers for up to two years, testing their services as agents of partnering financial institutions.
September 21, 2018 -
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Stable Outlook For HK Banks Amid Steady Economic Growth – Moody’s
A benign economic environment will support Hong Kong bank profitability and asset quality. However, increasing interest rates in the US could tighten bank liquidity.
September 4, 2018
