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, 2018Leasing companies will no longer come under the Ministry of Commerce and will be supervised by the CBIRC, in a move to streamline regulation of the leasing industry and ensure consistent application of regulatory norms.
May 17, 2018Moody's says loan growth outpaces capital growth at Philippine banks as strong macroeconomic conditions increase credit demand; banks require external capital raising to improve capital ratios.
April 9, 2018Report suggests private sector debt has risen in 12 of 14 Asian countries; FSB addressing risks from housing market, rising household debt in Asia.
November 30, 2017Banks are cleaning up problem assets but loan-loss provisions hurt profitability.
March 24, 2016Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has issued a new regulation requiring banks to maintain a minimum of 5 percent leverage ratio.
June 8, 2015Moody's Investors Service has maintained its negative outlook on Hong Kong’s banking system because of risks to lenders over the next 12 to 18 months from their increasing exposure to mainland borrowers.
June 27, 2014