All posts tagged "Moody’s Investors Service"
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330ChinaChina May Transfer Huarong to Sovereign Wealth Fund – Report
Huarong’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, 2021 -
318Capital RegulationDTCC Suggests Move to T+1 Settlement in US Markets
Reducing 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, 2021 -
244Capital RegulationChina to Implement Revised Solvency Regulations for Insurers
The revisions refine the existing ‘three-pillar’ framework in the areas of capital requirements, solvency measurement and methods of resolution.
February 10, 2021 -
260Capital RegulationPBOC, CBIRC Approve New Capital Raising Tool for Banks
While 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, 2021 -
444Securities & TradingSingapore Sees Regulatory Support for Bank-Issued Covered Bonds
Moody'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 -
1.4KBig Picture
IBOR Phase-out Plans on Track Despite Covid: Moody’s
But challenges remain, including limited liquidity in ARR markets, uncertainties on term rates and credit spread adjustments, and operational issues.
September 29, 2020 -
866Asia-PacificBSP Proposes to Impose Cap on Credit Card Finance Charges
The BSP says it is looking to impose a maximum finance charge equivalent to an effective annual interest rate of 24 percent for credit card cash advances and installment purchases.
September 1, 2020 -
774Capital RegulationChina: Top Court Cuts Private Lending Rates Nationwide
Private lenders can charge a maximum four times the one-year loan prime rate. Based on the current rate, the maximum lending rate is 15.4%, compared to 24% previously.
August 24, 2020 -
2.0KEnforcementBaFin Efficacy Called into Question for Wirecard Handling
Last February, BaFin responded to whistleblower allegations and critical media reports by banning short-selling in Wirecard and filing criminal charges against journalists.
June 22, 2020 -
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Outlook on 14 APAC Banking Systems is Negative: Moody’s
Coronavirus-related disruptions will weaken the operating environment and weigh on asset quality, despite policy measures to help mitigate the effects on banks.
April 3, 2020
