An IEEFA study has found “no direct relationship” between ESG credit scores and credit ratings, due to ratings providers still “evaluating companies the traditional way”.
March 16, 2023IFRS 9 will prompt a one-off increase in banks' loan-loss provisioning, diminishing shareholder capital. Banks will also be pressured by increased taxes.
July 19, 2022APAC financial institutions face threats from ransomware attacks, supply chain risks, and the resurgence of trojans and DDOS attacks.
November 21, 2021The Shenzhen Financial Regulatory Bureau said a "thorough investigation" into Evergrande Wealth has been launched following investor demands for an inquiry.
September 29, 2021Fees and commissions banks charge for cross-border transactions will be reduced with wide adoption of CBDCs.
September 21, 2021Huarong’s failure to publish its earnings by its 31 March deadline has prompted concerns of a default by China's largest distressed debt manager.
April 16, 2021Reducing the settlement cycle to T+1 could reduce the NSCC's value-at-risk clearing fund charge by 30-40 percent for sample portfolios, DTCC said.
February 24, 2021The revisions refine the existing ‘three-pillar’ framework in the areas of capital requirements, solvency measurement and methods of resolution.
February 10, 2021While small banks face acute funding needs, larger banks and G-SIBs will similarly have to bolster capital to address rising NPLs and incoming regulatory requirements.
January 27, 2021Moody's Investors Service says the higher encumbrance limit set by MAS last month may increase covered bonds issuances, deepen the market and reduce refinance risks.
November 19, 2020