Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Proposes Higher Capital Requirements for Rural Banks

By Editors | 27/04/2022

The BSP says higher capital requirements will enable rural banks to enhance risk management, upgrade resources, and accelerate digital transformation.

Capital / Liquidity

HK to Implement Capital Standard for Banks’ Fund Exposures

By Editors | 26/04/2022

The capital standard for banks’ equity investments in funds is expected to come into operation in Hong Kong on 1 July 2022.

Capital / Liquidity

Industry Bodies Call on BCBS to Revisit SA-CCR Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2022

The SA-CCR framework, having been finalised in 2014, does not adequately reflect structural changes in the derivatives market and the overall regulatory framework.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Lowers Forex Reserve Requirement for Banks

By Editors | 26/04/2022

The move is aimed at slowing the depreciation of the yuan, which has recently fallen to a one-year low against the dollar.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Proposes Changes to Large Exposures Framework for Banks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/04/2022

Large exposures are defined as exposures equal to or higher than 10 percent of the Tier 1 capital, double the previous 5 percent threshold.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Eases Capital Raising Restrictions for Rural Coop Banks

By Editors | 24/04/2022

Rural cooperative banks can raise capital by issuing preference shares, perpetual debt instruments or long term subordinated bonds.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Guidance on New Regulatory Framework for NBFCs

By Editors | 23/04/2022

The new guidelines cover capital requirements, large exposure limits, lending caps, and disclosures requirements for large NBFCs.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Outlines Expectations on Managing Crypto-Asset Risks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/04/2022

Regulated entities looking to launch crypto-asset-related operations should consult their supervisor first. A longer-term prudential framework is being developed.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea FTC Considers Stricter Regulations for Upbit, Bithumb

By Editors | 21/04/2022

Korean companies categorised as “large businesses” are placed under close monitoring and must disclose information on major intracompany dealings, board decisions and shareholders.