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The following in-depth pieces represent our archive of research and analysis on Risk And Regulation Working Group.
Opinion
Further liberalisation of interest rates the way forward for China’s economy
Date: Jun 19, 2013
Author: Baron Laudermilk
Not only will the interest rate reform spur economic growth, it will also provide a level playing field for banks in the country.
Interviews
"BCA retained its core competences through sound management"
Date: Jun 18, 2013
Author: Editorial
Djohan Emir Setijoso, President Commissioner, Bank Central Asia, discusses his formative years as a banker, taking BCA public and diversifying the bank's business portfolio.
Interviews
"The bank was given clear direction and close oversight"
Date: Jun 17, 2013
Author: Editorial
Khalid Sherwani, CEO, Allied Bank Pakistan, discusses the bank’s recapitalisation and reconstruction, as well as its initiatives in recent times.
Research Note
RBI raises provisions on banks’ restructured loans to curb prevailing NPLs
Date: Jun 14, 2013
Author: Wendy Weng
Indian banks’ non-performing loan ratio grew to 3.1% in FY 2012, posing an increased threat to bank liquidity and profitability levels.
Opinion
China's latest AML guidelines to help authorities clamp down on large organised crime rings
Date: Jun 12, 2013
Author: Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas, director at Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, North Asia, feels that the country’s latest AML regulation will mean added costs for FIs, which may struggle to comply.
News Analysis
Myanmar seeks to boost investor confidence through independent central bank launch
Date: Jun 12, 2013
Author: Magessan Raj
As part of reforms, Central Bank of Myanmar will shift its policy focus to adjusting underlying demand for and supply of bank reserves via open market operations and deposit auctions.
News Analysis
Creditor-funded approach to resolve TBTF banks’ recapitalisation woes?
Date: Jun 06, 2013
Author: Lalitha Sivanesan
BIS’ recently proposed three-step mechanism enables a “too big to fail” bank to be recapitalised over a weekend, minus taxpayer involvement.
Opinion
Bank boards must take hands-on approach to risk management framework setup
Date: Jun 04, 2013
Author: Frederic Bertholon-Lampiris
Frederic Bertholon-Lampiris, director at Deloitte Singapore’s Financial Services Industry practice, feels that a robust risk appetite framework and an integrated stress testing programme are essential risk management components.



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