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The following in-depth pieces represent our archive of research and analysis on Regulation.
Further liberalisation of interest rates the way forward for China’s economy
Not only will the interest rate reform spur economic growth, it will also provide a level playing field for banks in the country.
RBI raises provisions on banks’ restructured loans to curb prevailing NPLs
Indian banks’ non-performing loan ratio grew to 3.1% in FY 2012, posing an increased threat to bank liquidity and profitability levels.
"We have enhanced the quality of risk management"
Truong Van Phuoc, Vice Chairman and CEO, Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank, discusses overcoming the country’s financial troubles of the past, and the bank’s approach to risk management.
China's latest AML guidelines to help authorities clamp down on large organised crime rings
Date: Jun 12, 2013
Author: Michael Thomas
Categories: China, Regulation, Risk and Regulation
Keywords: Michael Thomas, Wolters Kluwer, PBoC, AML, CAMLMAC, FATF
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.
Myanmar seeks to boost investor confidence through independent central bank launch
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.
Creditor-funded approach to resolve TBTF banks’ recapitalisation woes?
Date: Jun 06, 2013
Author: Lalitha Sivanesan
Categories: Regulation, Risk and Regulation
Keywords: TBTF, BIS, Financial Stability Board, BCBS
BIS’ recently proposed three-step mechanism enables a “too big to fail” bank to be recapitalised over a weekend, minus taxpayer involvement.
Bank boards must take hands-on approach to risk management framework setup
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.
Chinese banks refine retail banking strategies to better capture target market
Proceedings report from The Asian Banker's China International Banking Convention 2013, on channel innovation and the changing payment landscape in China and Asia Pacific.



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