Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Harmonised Regulatory Framework for HFCs and NBFCs

By Ajoy K Das | 18/01/2024

The central bank proposes higher liquid assets for housing finance companies, smaller aggregate deposits, and permission to issue co-branded credit cards with banks.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Launches Consultation on Improving CCP Margin Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2024

The report prepared by BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO has called for enhanced information sharing, better governance frameworks and greater transparency.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia Treasury Seeks Feedback on Clearing and Settlement Services Rules

By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2024

The draft regulations will specify the classes of clearing and settlement services that are subject to ASIC’s rules and the CCA’s arbitration regime.

Capital / Liquidity

EBA Deems BNP Paribas Capital Instruments Ineligible

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2024

Perpetual bonds, also known as “discos”, have a complex structure that could hamper the resolution of the bank in a crisis, the EBA said.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea’s FTC Probes Four Banks for Secured Loan Collusion

By Mark Johnston | 11/01/2024

The banks have been accused of maintaining similar terms and conditions to avoid price wars and maximise profits.

Capital / Liquidity

China Proposes Revised Rules for Financial Leasing Sector

By Editors | 09/01/2024

The NFRA added a new financial leverage indicator and new liquidity supervision indicators for financial leasing company evaluations.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia’s OJK Lowers Interest Rate Cap for Online Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 09/01/2024

The new regulations tighten th caps on interest rates and late fees while also lowering borrowing limits imposed on debtors.

Big Picture

New Margin Models Offer Improved Efficiency: FIA Analysis

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/01/2024

While offering capital efficiency benefits, VaR models pose challenges for CCPs due to their increased complexity and reduced transparency.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Amends Cheque Clearing Policy, Reintroduces Funding Facility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2024

The reforms are aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of the Philippine payments system.