CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Flags Bank-NBFI Risks, Puts Synthetic Risk Transfers Under Scrutiny

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

New BIS report warns of growing interconnections and mutual dependence, highlighting the need for better data and signalling a probe into complex risk instruments.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines FSCC Flags Financial Risks, Eyes Deposit Insurance Reform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

Regulators are monitoring global headwinds and geopolitical tensions, while considering a risk-based premium system for the bank deposit insurance scheme.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Paper Proposes Model to Price Physical Climate Risk in Bank Capital

By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

New paper offers a way to integrate physical climate events into standard credit models, potentially raising capital requirements significantly.

Capital / Liquidity

ABA Issues Guidelines on Handling Customers Facing Financial Difficulty

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

The voluntary code outlines best practice for early intervention, tailored support, and improved internal governance for banks assisting struggling customers.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Banks Unveil Asia’s First Nature-Climate Risk Study for Credit Portfolios

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

The study revealed food and agriculture companies, such as plantations and millers, were more at risk to nature-related disruptions than integrated firms with diversified operations.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Details Technical Rules for Bank AT1 Capital Phase-Out

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

APRA has launched a consultation on specific amendments to eliminate Additional Tier 1 capital from its framework by 2027.

Capital / Liquidity

China Launches Rescue Bid for Jilin Jiutai Rural Commercial Bank

By Editors | 08/07/2025

The takeover and proposed delisting of the troubled rural lender highlights China's accelerated drive to consolidate smaller banks and contain financial risk.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Eases Local Currency Loan Rules for Foreign Firms

By Editors | 08/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has raised the debt-to-equity ratio for local Taka loans to 60:40, aiming to attract foreign investment and facilitate business expansion.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Finalises Rules for Enterprise Value-Backed Lending

By Editors | 08/07/2025

The FSA has issued guidance on how lenders should assess a new type of business security, permitting more reliance on future prospects over purely historical data.