Hong Kong Summit

DO NOT USE - Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Briefing

Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Briefing

Hong Kong Banking Summit

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

APRA Revises Standard on Margin Rules for Uncleared Derivatives

APRA revised CPS 226, which is the prudential standard on margin and risk mitigation requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives.

APRA Observations from Thematic Review on Recovery Plans of Insurers

APRA issued a letter to general insurers and life insurers, outlining observations from a recent thematic review on recovery planning by insurers.

BNM Publishes Financial Stability Review for the First Half of 2019

BNM published Financial Stability Review for the first half of 2019.

HKMA Consults on Policy Module on Pillar 2 Supervisory Review Process

HKMA is consulting on the revised Supervisory Policy Manual module CA-G-5 that sets out the HKMA approach to conducting the supervisory review process under Pillar 2.

APRA Updates Lists of Validation and Derivation Rules for Reporting

APRA updated the lists of the Direct to APRA (D2A) validation and derivation rules for authorized deposit-taking institutions, insurers, and superannuation entities.

RBI Reduces Risk-Weight on Consumer Credit Under Standardized Approach

RBI decided to reduce the risk-weight for consumer credit, including personal loans, but excluding credit card receivables, to 100%, under the standardized approach for credit risk management.

APRA Consults on Data Collection on Private Health Insurance Reforms

APRA is consulting on HRS 605.0, which is a draft reporting standard on data collection for private health insurance reform.

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.

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.

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.

The Next Recession

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

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.

Governor of RBI Speaks on Emerging Challenges to Financial Stability

The RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das spoke at a conference in Mumbai about the emerging challenges to financial stability, including those resulting from the financial technology innovations.

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.

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.

MAS to Accept Applications for Digital Bank Licenses

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