Economy
APRA updates banking standards to manage interest rate risk more effectively
The updates aim to reduce volatility in the IRRBB capital charge, enhance incentives for risk management, and simplify the IRRBB framework.
APRA updates banking standards to manage interest rate risk more effectively
The updates aim to reduce volatility in the IRRBB capital charge, enhance incentives for risk management, and simplify the IRRBB framework.
APRA keeps current macroprudential policy settings
Cost-of-living, the economic outlook, labour market, and borrowing cost were factors considered.
MAS and Bank Indonesia extend bilateral financial arrangement until 2024
The agreement between both central banks was extended to 2 November 2024.
DBS unveils financing solution to boost SMEs’ sustainability ventures
The DBS Eco Renovate Loan allows SMEs to finance up to 100% of their expenses related to sustainability.
Central bank announces new savings bond with average yield of 3.32%
Its amount offered is at $1b.
Public bank ties up with gov’t to finance SMEs
Domestic exposure for SME-based commercial lending is equivalent to an 18.6% industry market share.
BDO Capital's president shares insights on infrastructure financing in the Philippines
In a recent ASEAN meeting, ministers emphasised the need for post-COVID financial solutions in Southeast Asia, shining a spotlight on the critical...
Financial regulators in ASEAN pledge to bolster partnerships, region to grow 4.5%
The ministers and governors discussed maintaining strategies amidst geopolitical tensions, debt, and sustainability hurdles.
Central bank begins financial sector cloud resilience forum
The forum will discuss perspectives on appropriate public cloud risk management practices.
China supports HK's bid for international finance hub status
The bank provided conducive factors through its policies.
South Korea reviews allowing insurers to conduct banking operations
A task force was formed to look into this.
Singapore banks to report flattish Q4 22 earnings amidst slow global growth
NIMs will rise but the expansion could decelerate due to higher funding costs.
MAS to cooperate with Ghana to open trade and financial corridor
It will work with the Bank of Ghana and the Development Bank of Ghana for the project.
MAS, Bank Indonesia extends bilateral financial arrangement
Both leaders of Singapore and Indonesia endorsed the arrangement.
Hong Kong steering group launches sustainable finance internship
The programme aims to encourage students to make a career in the field.
HK businesses see 50% increase of bad debt write-offs: study
Almost half of the total value of business-to-business invoices was overdue.
Crypto and DeFi cannot circumvent Russia financial sanctions: MAS
The regulator said appropriate measures will be taken for FIs who will breach these sanctions.