New Zealand's big four banks will have to increase capital to 18% of RWAs, and smaller banks to 16% of RWAs. Seven years will be given to implement the changes.
December 6, 2019S&P Global Ratings says Hong Kong’s approach to open banking makes it hard for third-party service providers to participate, limiting the potential of the new digital ecosystem.
October 3, 2019Banks need to act now to minimise future climate-related costs and the impact on their creditworthiness, says a new report from S&P Global Ratings.
September 16, 2019A new report from S&P says insurers’ high exposure to banks and cross-holdings between banks could heighten systemic risk.
August 21, 2019Indigenous virtual banks, global digital-only banks, and digitised traditional banks are all vying for market share, says a new report from S&P Global Ratings.
July 18, 2019Singapore's big banks will be able to defend against new digital entrants, while small foreign-owned incumbents will face the greatest disruption risk, says Moody's Investors Service.
July 4, 2019Open banking, digital banking, cloud-based infrastructure and RegTech are the key drivers of technology-led change in the Australian banking sector, according to S&P Global Ratings.
May 7, 2019M&A activity between domestic brokerages is set to increase, says S&P Global. Consolidation may help local players better compete against foreign entrants.
January 2, 2019Restrictions on the RBI's authority to reform governance of public sector banks are seen as a weakness in its mandate and could undermine financial stability, says S&P Global Ratings.
December 18, 2018S&P Global Ratings cites economic activity, fiscal policy, low credit risks, stringent regulation and favourable operating environment for well-capitalised banks.
June 15, 2018