Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Basel III Report Shows Stronger Capital at Global Banks

By Editors | 24/10/2025

Capital levels rose and funding remained stable, but the latest monitoring exercise found a slight decrease in liquidity coverage ratios.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladeshi Banks' Capital Shortfall Hits Record $12.6B

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2025

Twenty-four banks breach Basel-III requirements as average capital ratio collapses to 3.8 percent, prompting calls for liquidation and governance reform.

Capital / Liquidity

France Presses EU for Third Delay to FRTB Rules - Report

By Editors | 24/10/2025

France argues that the current 2027 timeline creates an unfair disadvantage against US rivals, where the implementation date remains unclear.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Proposes Flexible IRB Pathway to Boost Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

APRA’s new framework offers a phased, more transparent process for internal ratings-based accreditation, responding to concerns from medium-sized banks.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Banks Facing Significant Hurdles Adopting IFRS 9

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

Experts warn Bangladeshi banks face a "survival test" in implementing the IFRS 9 standard amid significant data, modelling, and technology challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Streamlines Prudential Rules for Islamic Banking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

The BSP has simplified capital requirements and adopted a flexible approach to liquidity rules in a bid to support the sector's growth.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Risk Board Recommends Prohibiting Cross-Border Stablecoin Schemes

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

The ESRB has called for a halt to schemes involving non-EU stablecoin issuers, citing significant financial stability and contagion risks.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Chief Urges Jurisdictions to Follow Japan's 'Pragmatic' Basel III Lead

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

Scott O’Malia also outlined plans to promote tokenisation for collateral and highlighted new digital post-trade tools.