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5 key lessons for Asian banks' BCBS 239 compliance journey

Since the BCBS 239 principles on risk data aggregation and risk reporting were published by the Basel Committee in 2013, globally systemically important banks (GSIBs) have invested significant time and budget to reach compliance. However, four years on, the great majority are still not yet fully compliant, as updated by BCBS in March 2017.

5 key lessons for Asian banks' BCBS 239 compliance journey

Since the BCBS 239 principles on risk data aggregation and risk reporting were published by the Basel Committee in 2013, globally systemically important banks (GSIBs) have invested significant time and budget to reach compliance. However, four years on, the great majority are still not yet fully compliant, as updated by BCBS in March 2017.

Why private sector leverage levels are high in many APAC banking systems

Leverage levels are particularly high in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Vietnam.

Asian banks' funding costs increase by as much as 20bps

The end of the 'ultra-easy money era' might be coming.

What fintech solutions do Asian banks offer to SMEs?

For banks to truly resolve the SMEs’ pain points, they will have to do more than just offer conventional banking products and services.

OCBC acquires National Australian Bank's private wealth business in Hong Kong

The move seeks to boost the bank’s mortgage and deposit books.

Brace for DBS' digital takeover

It will digitise its SME business.

It's automatic: Robots assist OCBC operations

The two work in the secured lending and finance teams.

I, robot: Amy and Eve start work in UOB's digital garden of Eden

They halved costs in the bank's wholesale banking and retail businesses.

The Big Short: Asia Pacific banks still prefer bailouts to bail-ins

Hong Kong has made the most significant advance with its bank resolution regime.