CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Issues Revised SPM Module on CCyB Settings

    By Editors | 05/03/2024

    The revised SPM module introduces a Positive Neutral CCyB of 1% for Hong Kong to ensure an additional buffer is available in the event of a shock.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS to Consult on G-SIB Window-Dressing Next Month

    By Editors | 01/03/2024

    The BCBS also said it has approved revisions to the Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision, which will be published in April.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Implements “Stress DSR System” for Bank Mortgage Loans

    By Mark Johnston | 29/02/2024

    A ‘stress interest rate’ will apply when calculating the debt service ratio for bank mortgage loans, to reflect the risk of interest rate fluctuations.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK Budget Promises Financial Sector Development, Boost for Property Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

    Restrictions on property transactions removed. Property lending requirements eased. HK$100mn pledged to promote financial services.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    More Progress Needed to Address MMF Vulnerabilities: FSB

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

    Since 2021, only China has improved the ability of MMFs to absorb losses, and only India can impose the use of swing pricing.

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    Big Picture

    CROs in Asia-Pacific Concerned About Operational Resilience: Survey

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2024

    The latest findings by EY and IIF revealed that bank CROs are most worried about technology risk, a key driver of operational disruptions.

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    Big Picture

    FSB Warns of ‘Challenging Outlook’ for Global Financial Stability

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

    The FSB is analysing the financial stability implications of tokenisation and AI, and taking stock of regulatory initiatives on nature-related financial risks.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Korean Regulators Warn of Risks from Overseas Property Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2024

    The FSS said the domestic impact is expected to be minimal, but urged financial firms to enhance their loss absorption capabilities.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CFTC Grants TAIFEX Exemption to Clear Swaps for US Participants

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2024

    TAIFEX has relied on temporary no-action relief since September 2022. ‘Exempt DCO’ status gives it a lasting right to clear OTC derivatives for US participants.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Thai SEC Passes Resolution to Revoke Zipmex Crypto Licence

    By Editors | 23/02/2024

    The SEC says Zipmex’s business licence needs to be revoked to prevent further harm to clients’ interests, after the company failed to resolve deficiencies by another deadline.

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