CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

Sri Lanka Central Bank Directs Banks to Defer Dividends

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2021

The CBSL issued the directives after considering the possible adverse impact on liquidity and other KPIs of banks due to Covid-19.

Capital / Liquidity

Centralised Valuation Engine: An Uplift to Compliance & Decision Making

By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2021

The benefits of a centralised valuation engine for derivatives portfolios have become more apparent for banks amid the pandemic and as the final Basel requirements loom.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Drafts Interim Solvency Standard to Account for IFRS 17

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/07/2021

The inclusion of risk adjustments in insurance liabilities is expected to increase capital requirements for life insurers.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Issues Update on Policy Settings for Bank Capital Reforms

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

APRA says some requirements associated with unquestionably strong benchmarks will be revised and simplified. A quantitative impact study is being conducted.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS to Amend Process for Reviewing G-SIB Methodology

By Editors | 21/07/2021

The BCBS plans to replace the existing three-year review cycle of the assessment methodology with a process of ongoing monitoring and review.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Revises Policy Manual on Bank Group Supervision

By Editors | 21/07/2021

The SPM module was revised to reflect the current supervisory approach and practices adopted by the HKMA and to incorporate international standards.

Capital / Liquidity

Indian Banks Set to Apply for ‘Bad Bank’ Operating Licence

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/07/2021

The bad bank will be 51% owned by public sector banks. The remaining shares will be owned by private sector lenders.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Says Loan Deferrals Need Not be Treated as Arrears

By Editors | 20/07/2021

Banks will not need to treat the period of deferral being offered by banks to borrowers as a period of arrears or a loan restructuring.

Capital / Liquidity

WWF Calls for Supervisory Action to Address Biodiversity Loss

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2021

Capital requirements should be enhanced when institutions are exposed to sectors detrimental to the environment, says a new WWF report.