Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Briefing

Credit Origination Series 2019 - Hanoi

Credit Origination Series 2019 - Hong Kong

CAO HK Session D : The power of analytics for managing NPLs

CAO HK Session C : Risk assessment made cool

CAO HK Session B : Stepping up your game with Spreading Automation

CAO HK Session A : Accelerated KYC – Untangling ownership structures

Moody's Analytics Webinar: CreditEdge/Public Firm EDF Online Training

Please join us for this interactive online training session on Moody's Analytics CreditEdge to obtain a practical understanding of the industry-leading model for estimating public firm probability of default.

APRA Licenses Xinja Bank as Authorized Deposit-Taking Institution

APRA granted Xinja Bank Limited a license to operate as an authorized deposit-taking institution without restrictions, under the Banking Act 1959.

Trade War Chicken: The Tariffs and the Damage Done

Based on simulations of the Moody's Analytics model of the global economy, this paper examines the consequences for the U.S. and global economies in different scenarios regarding how the trade war between the U.S. and China will unfold.

CBIRC Issues Measures on Related Party Transactions for Insurers

CBIRC issued administrative measures on related party transactions of insurance companies.

HKMA Finalizes Form and Instructions for Reporting of Large Exposures

HKMA issued a circular informing all authorized institutions that the new return for large exposures (Form MA(BS)28) and the accompanying completion instructions have been finalized.

APRA Launches Second Consultation on IRRBB Framework in Australia

APRA has commenced the second consultation on the framework for interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) for authorized deposit-taking institutions in Australia.

MAS Clarifies Decision of EC to Repeal Equivalence Status for CRAs

MAS published its reply to the Parliamentary questions on the EC decision to repeal equivalence status for credit rating agencies (CRAs) in Singapore.

The Next Recession

Recession risks are uncomfortably high and rising, as President Trump continues to pursue his trade war with China.

CBIRC Data Highlight that Banking and Insurance Sectors Remain Healthy

CBIRC announced that the banking and insurance sectors in China continue to be healthy and to maintain a good momentum.

MAS Sets Up Committee to Drive Interest Rate Benchmark Transition

MAS announced establishment of the Steering Committee for transition of SGD Swap Offer Rate (SOR) to Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA).

APRA Publishes Corporate Plan for 2019-2023

APRA published its updated corporate plan with a sharpened focus on regulating non-financial risks and improving outcomes for superannuation members.

MAS to Accept Applications for Digital Bank Licenses

MAS announced its intention to accept applications for new digital bank licenses until December 31, 2019.

HKMA Amends Guidelines on Credit Risk Management for Personal Lending

HKMA revised the guidelines on credit risk management for personal lending business of authorized institution.

APRA Revises Measures to Strengthen Superannuation Member Outcomes

APRA published the prudential standard SPS 515, thus finalizing changes to the requirements for how superannuation licensees assess the outcomes they are delivering to their members.

SBV on Legal Framework and Roadmap for Implementing Basel II

SBV published updated information on the legal framework for implementing Basel II standard for banks in Vietnam and a roadmap for implementation of this standard.

PBC Releases Fintech Development Plan for 2019-2021

PBC released its Fintech Development Plan (2019—2021), which outlines guidelines, basic principles, development targets, key tasks, and supportive measures for fintech development in the next three years.

HKMA Updates Liquidity Facilities Framework for Banks

HKMA updated the framework for provision of HKD liquidity to authorized institutions, with immediate effect.

APRA Chair Speaks About Rapidly Changing Landscape in Financial Sector

While speaking at an event in Sydney, Australia, the APRA Chair Wayne Byres emphasized that "the most important attribute" regulators or risk managers "need to possess" is "being ready and able to respond to the demands of a rapidly changing landscape."

SBV Signs MoU for Financial Cooperation with Australia and ADB

SBV signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), aiming at comprehensive finance and financial-sector development.

IMF Paper on Strategy for Fintech Applications in Pacific Island

IMF published a paper highlighting the use of some elements of the Bali Fintech Agenda in Pacific island countries, which face significant financial-structural challenges.

Tip of the Iceberg: The Global Ramifications of a China Debt Crisis

A hard landing in China remains a looming threat to the global economy and especially to the rest of Asia. This paper considers the consequences of a China debt crisis for the Chinese and global economies, with a special focus on Southeast Asia and emerging markets.

SBV Amends Circulars Related to Operation of Credit Institutions

SBV published the Circular No. 13/2019/TT-NHNN that amends and supplements a number of articles of circulars related to licensing, organization, and operation of credit institutions and foreign bank branches.

BNM Consults on Requirements for Repurchase Agreement Transactions

BNM published an exposure draft setting out the revised expectations from the licensed banks and licensed investment banks that enter into repurchase agreement (repo) transactions.