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Singapore Banks Set for Profitability, Asset Quality Boost in 2018 – Moody’s
By Garima Chitkara | 19/02/2018
DBS, OCBC and UOB will see greater interest income due to increased rates and improved capital buffers as oil and gas NPAs were recognised and provisioned in 2017.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Cuts Reserve Requirement for Philippine Banks
By Editors | 17/02/2018
The 100 basis point RRR reduction is expected to free up PHP90 billion of liquidity in the financial system.
Capital / Liquidity
Myanmar Banks Under Pressure to Rein in Overdraft Lending
By Editors | 16/02/2018
Banks say businesses rely on overdraft loans for working capital, particularly during economic weakness.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore to Raise Focus on Investment Fund Conduct, Governance
By Garima Chitkara | 15/02/2018
MAS executive director also speaks about variable capital structure framework for investment funds slated for implementation in 2018.
Capital / Liquidity
Australia Proposes Bank Capital Framework Revisions
By Samuel Riding | 14/02/2018
APRA does not expect new rules to extend banks’ capital requirements beyond ‘unquestionably strong’ level set out last July.
Capital / Liquidity
Philippines to Implement Minimum Liquidity Ratio for Small Banks
By Garima Chitkara | 12/02/2018
Smaller banks subject to LCR of 100 percent if they are subsidiaries of larger banks and minimum liquidity ratio of 20 percent if standalone.
Big Picture
Slow Progress on Resolution Regimes – BIS
By Samuel Riding | 10/02/2018
Agustín Carstens notes recent resolutions have not involved bail in; some G-SIB home authorities do not have cooperation agreements with foreign regulators.
Big Picture
Regulatory Obligations Aggravate Collateral Scarcity: Report
By Manesh Samtani | 08/02/2018
Recent market trends increasingly favouring secured transactions, coupled with financial crises and regulatory requirements have made collateral scarcer than ever, new report suggests.
Capital / Liquidity
HK Gives Banking Disruptors a Chance, for $38mn
By Samuel Riding | 07/02/2018
Deputy chief of Monetary Authority also says banks cannot use ‘predatory tactics’ when competing for market share.
Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Amends Banking Rules on Recovery Planning, Large Exposure Limits
By Garima Chitkara | 06/02/2018
New rules will bring Hong Kong bank regulatory regime in line with international standards.
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