Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Big Banks Were Progressing on Basel III Agenda Prior to Covid

By Editors | 10/12/2020

Under full phase-in of the final Basel III standards, the capital shortfalls at Group 1 banks were €10.7bn based on end-December 2019 data, compared with €16.6bn at end-June 2019.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA’s Revised Capital Rules Could Promote Competition: Fitch

By Editors | 10/12/2020

The proposals could improve the competitive position of standardised banks relative to advanced banks, particularly in relation to residential mortgage portfolios.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Finalises Transitional Arrangements for ECL Accounting

By Editors | 10/12/2020

Financial institutions can add back a portion of their Stage 1 and Stage 2 provisions for ECL to Tier 1 capital over a four or three year period.

Capital / Liquidity

BOT Eases Rules on Bank Capital to Promote Lending

By Editors | 09/12/2020

The move will increase the levels of capital and liquidity at commercial banks and facilitate lending to businesses and households.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Revises Bank Capital Framework to Add Flexibility

By Editors | 09/12/2020

The reforms will deliver a “robust, competitive banking system” that can continue to fulfil its critical role when the community faces challenges, APRA’s Wayne Byres said.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Consults on Reinstatement of LVR Restrictions on Risky Lending

By Editors | 09/12/2020

The RBNZ is concerned that increases in highly-leveraged borrowing, if continued, could lead to emerging risks to financial stability.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Allows Regional Rural Banks to Access Liquidity Facilities

By Editors | 08/12/2020

To date, regional rural banks have not been permitted to access the RBI’s liquidity windows or the Call/Notice market.

Capital / Liquidity

Addressing Credit Risk Uncertainty Through Collateral & Data

By Editors | 08/12/2020

Panellists at a recent Regulation Asia webinar highlighted the importance of sound collateral management and data practices to manage loan loss uncertainty in the year ahead.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Deputy Governor Outlines Key Priorities for the Year Ahead

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2020

Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier spoke to Regulation Asia about planned measures to promote digital payments, help MSMEs, and further strengthen the banking sector.