All posts tagged "Moody’s Investors Service"
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1.2KAML / 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 -
757Fintech / 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 -
650Big PictureStable 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 -
612Capital / Liquidity
India’s Bank Recapitalisation Plan Will Not Boost Loan Growth – Moody’s
A recent report by Moody’s Investor Services says the government's recapitalisation plan for state run banks will be just enough to cover loan losses and regulatory capital ratios, but not enough to boost credit growth required for economic expansion.
August 23, 2018 -
558Asia-Pacific
Moody’s Upgrades 14 Vietnamese Banks Following Sovereign Ratings Upgrade
Three state-run banks were among those that received local and foreign currency ratings upgrades following a notch up in Vietnam's sovereign rating earlier this year.
August 20, 2018 -
536Asia-Pacific
Vietnamese State-Owned Banks Face Weakening Credit Profiles – Moody’s
Vietnamese state-owned banks are raising external capital at a much slower pace than their privately-owned counterparts, putting pressure on their capital ratios and overall competitiveness, according to a Moody’s report.
July 26, 2018 -
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IFRS 9 to Cause Volatility in Singapore Bank Profitability – Moody’s
The adoption of Singapore’s equivalent of IFRS 9 will be neutral for bank capitalisation, but changing risk and macroeconomic conditions could lead to varying levels of provisioning, says Moody's.
June 4, 2018 -
794Capital / Liquidity
Moody’s Takes Ratings Actions on Nineteen Chinese Banks
Banks like Bank of China, Agriculture Bank of China, BOCOM and ICBC received upgrades on the back of an upgrade to China’s macro profile.
May 31, 2018 -
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Moody’s Places HK Banks on Review for Upgrade
Hong Kong legislation enables authorities to achieve orderly resolution in the event of a bank failure and provides clarity on the effect on depositors and other creditors.
May 1, 2018 -
636Asia-Pacific
Indonesian Banks Receive Moody’s Upgrades
Last week’s sovereign rating upgrade reflects the Indonesian government’s capacity to provide support in times of stress, particularly for systemically important institutions.
April 18, 2018
