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Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Proposes to Allow Mutual Banks to Issue Capital Instruments
By Editors | 18/03/2022
Mutual banks are currently unable to issue CET1 capital instruments, making it difficult for them to raise loss-absorbing capital, restricting their lending growth, and impairing their ability to compete.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan to Further Delay Implementation of Basel III – Report
By Editors | 17/03/2022
Basel III implementation will be delayed until March 2024, due to the pandemic and the financial market turmoil caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Capital / Liquidity
New Zealand to Revise Responsible Lending Rules
By Mark Johnston | 15/03/2022
The new rules, introduced in December, were designed to protect the vulnerable but are making it more difficult for borrowers to obtain loans.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Defers Effective Date of New Insurance Solvency Standards
By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2022
The interim standard will come into force on 1 January 2023. The RBNZ is also consulting on the penalties and enforcement tools it has available for supervising insurers.
Big Picture
Standard-setters Assess Adequacy of CCP Resolution Tools
By Editors | 10/03/2022
New report analyses default and non-default loss scenarios potentially extreme enough to require the use of CCP recovery and resolution tools.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Imposes New Limits on the Use of Offshore Reinsurers
By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2022
Updated prudential standard sets limits on exposures to offshore reinsurers. If a life company exceeds these limits, additional capital would need to be held.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea FSS Asks Banks to Increase Bad Debt Reserves
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2022
The FSS said economic uncertainties both domestic and abroad have increased, making it unclear whether banks have sufficient loss absorbing capacity.
Big Picture
BCBS Expresses Concerns About Credit Risk Uncertainty
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/03/2022
Supervisors are concerned that residual support measures may be masking true credit risk conditions in the banking sector, the BCBS says.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Commences Post Implementation Review of LCR, NSFR
By Editors | 06/03/2022
The review will inform potential adjustments to the LCR and NSFR and a broader review of APRA’s liquidity requirements.
Capital / Liquidity
Bank Indonesia Offers Incentives for Inclusive Financing Activities
By Editors | 04/03/2022
Banks that expand priority sector credit and inclusive financing beyond certain thresholds can reduce their statutory reserve requirements.
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