CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Asked to Ensure Fairness in Capital Framework

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/05/2021

The calibration of overall capital requirements should not increase capital requirements for standardised banks, COBA said in a submission to APRA.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Consults on Additional Revisions to Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 10/05/2021

In an October 2019 consultation, APRA proposed that banks would have to hold more capital against equity investments in large subsidiaries.

Capital / Liquidity

S. Korea to Curb Household Debt Through DSR Rule Changes

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/05/2021

Regulators will apply the debt service ratio at the individual borrower level rather than at the financial institution level.

Capital / Liquidity

Standard-setters Examine Margin Practices of Market Participants

By Editors | 08/05/2021

Market participants are invited to complete a survey as part of a review of margining practices in cleared and uncleared markets.

Big Picture

Industry Body Outlines Best Practices in CCP Credit Risk Management

By Editors | 08/05/2021

The best practices cover governance, model validation, annual credit reviews, operational capabilities, risk management, and portfolio monitoring.

Capital / Liquidity

CBIRC Optimises Supervision of Foreign Banks in China

By Editors | 06/05/2021

The move is expected to allow foreign banks to play a role in facilitating China’s financial market opening-up and channelling funds into the economy.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Announces Support Measures for Second Covid Wave

By Editors | 05/05/2021

The measures include liquidity for bank lending to businesses, continued regulatory exemptions, and an additional round of restructuring and moratoria flexibility.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Extends Regulatory Relief for Banks Pending ‘FIST’ Rescue

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/05/2021

The BSP has extended the higher single borrower limit and relief on loan classification, pending full operationalisation of the FIST Act.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Launches 100% Personal Loan Guarantee Scheme

By Editors | 27/04/2021

The scheme provides a supplementary financing option for individuals suffering income loss resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.