Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

UK Releases Policy Statement on Basel III Implementation

By Editors | 13/12/2023

The statement covers the standards for market risk, CVA risk, counterparty credit risk, and operational risk. A second release in Q2 2024 will cover the remaining elements.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Consults on Targeted Adjustments to IRRBB Standard

By Editors | 13/12/2023

The BCBS proposes adjustments to the calibration of the interest rate shocks in the IRRBB standard and the methodology used to calculate the shocks.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Advances Proposals on Interest Rate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2023

APRA updated its revisions to APS 117 based on consultative feedback and is now consulting on changes that are relevant to smaller banks.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Says it Will Launch Three New Consultations

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2023

The consultations will deal with the standards for crypto assets, interest rate risk in the banking book, and window-dressing by G-SIBs.

Enforcement

Bangladesh Bank Releases New PCA Framework for Commercial Banks

By Ajoy K Das | 08/12/2023

To protect the interest of depositors and ensure proper management, banks will be placed under four categories based on NPLs and CRAR.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand Will Not Adopt LCR, NSFR, Says RBNZ

By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2023

The RBNZ will release a third consultation on its liquidity policy in Q2 2024 proposing simplified liquidity requirements for smaller deposit takers.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore Banks Cite Market, Operational Risks as Basel III Challenges

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2023

With MAS implementing the last phase of Basel III requirements from July 2024, local banks have installed strong controls and programmes to ensure compliance.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes Revisions to Capital Framework for AEs & ACHs

By Editors | 05/12/2023

The current capital framework for Approved Exchanges and Approved Clearing Houses may not adequately address liquidity risks, MAS said.

AML / KYC

MAS Spotlights Interest Rate and Money Laundering Risks

By Editors | 29/11/2023

The latest Financial Stability Review discusses the impact of rising global interest rates on households and increased concerns over money laundering.