Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

FRTB in APAC: Challenges, Solutions, and Strategic Implementation 

By Yingqi Zhu | 30/01/2024

Despite its challenges, FRTB presents an opportunity for banks to modernise and for the industry to enhance stability and sophistication, says Yingqi Zhu.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan FSC Opens Applications for Banks Seeking to Use IRB Approach

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2024

The FSC published application documents and explanatory materials to aid banks in making their applications. The first batch of applications are due on 30 June 2024.

Capital / Liquidity

BOK Allows Non-banks to Participate in Open Market Operations

By Editors | 29/01/2024

Asset management firms, mutual savings banks and credit unions will be eligible to participate in MSB auctions and repo transactions with the central bank.

Capital / Liquidity

China Expands Access to Bank Loans for Property Developers

By Editors | 27/01/2024

Developers can use bank loans pledged against commercial properties to repay other loans and bonds and cover operating expenses until end 2024.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Warns Brokers on Real Estate Project Financing Risks

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2024

FSS governor criticised the brokerage industry for its heavy reliance on risky and speculative real estate project financing activities.

Capital / Liquidity

ECB Asks Banks to Monitor Social Media for Liquidity Risks

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2024

The ECB has asked some banks to set up teams to monitor social media platforms for negative sentiment that could trigger a bank run.

Capital / Liquidity

CME, DTCC Launch Enhanced Treasury Cross-Margining Arrangement

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2024

The new cross-margining arrangement will offer capital savings for clearing members, and improve the efficiency and resilience of the overall Treasury market.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Improve Interest Rate Fairness in Securities Industry

By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024

The new interest rate calculation system will enhance transparency, fairness and convenience for investors, the FSS said.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Loosens Rules for Cash Dividend Payouts by FHCs

By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024

Financial holding companies can use their statutory surplus reserves or capital reserves to pay cash dividends, subject to meeting certain requirements.