Policy commitments not effectively translated into concrete actions
The lifting of the UK bankers’ bonus cap risks worsening the gender pay gap
The narrative that the internet causes bank runs lacks evidence, say experts, but regulators are investigating
The government is pursuing the painful fiscal adjustment it promised, but is it sustainable?
VCs are shying away from south-east Asia, with interest dropping by 51 per cent from 2020 to 2023, says a new survey
The SEC’s approval of bitcoin exchange traded products, as opposed to funds, highlights the difficulties of regulating the area
Nearly a year on from SVB’s demise, regulators are still asking whether deposit insurance schemes are fit for purpose
New research predicts growth of only up to 2 per cent until 2025
Recent episodes of market stress have intensified calls for tighter regulation of non-banks
The PRA intends to publish a second policy statement with specifications on a number of requirements in Q2 2024
Smaller and mid-sized banks are increasingly concerned about liquidity risk, says a recent IIF survey
The company has expanded its product offerings since its launch, but still sees market opportunities
Credit to China remained substantially lower at end-September 2023 compared to mid-2021
Many countries are establishing non-binding guidelines, with firmer regulation on the horizon
Updated guidance in the US will allow easier designation of non-bank financial institutions as systemically important. Will other jurisdictions follow?
In the first quarter of 2024, banks expect a small net increase in demand for loans to firms — for the first time since the second quarter of 2022
What is the relevance of bank regulatory requirements, enforcement and political biases?
Facebook Marketplace scams currently account for 73% of all purchase fraud cases at the bank.
The overhaul of the tax system will likely translate into increased growth. Meanwhile, financial institutions will have to readjust to the new regulation which imposes a cap on interest rates for revolving credit card operations.
As laid bare by stress test results, relevant credit growth in China is unlikely as it could further undermine banks’ loss absorption capacity.