Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Considers Higher Foreign Ownership Limits at Banks

By Editors | 12/02/2023

A higher foreign ownership limit of 49 percent is being considered for banks that participate in restructuring weak credit institutions.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Liquidity Policy Review Advances to Second Stage

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2023

The RBNZ is seeking feedback on whether the LCR and NSFR standards should be adopted in New Zealand.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea FSS to Target Bank Governance in 2023 Workplan

By Editors | 09/02/2023

Among the key tasks in the workplan, the FSS will work to strengthen governance structures, compensation systems, and internal control capabilities of banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Authorities Probe Crypto Bank Silvergate Over FTX Dealings

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The criminal probe is said to be focused on Silvergate’s dealings with the now-bankrupt FTX and Alameda Research, and its hosting of accounts tied to both companies.

Capital / Liquidity

EBA Unveils Methodology for EU-Wide Stress Test

By Editors | 02/02/2023

The 6 percent GDP decline in the adverse scenario makes it the most severe scenario ever used in the EU-wide stress test.

AML / KYC

HKMA Confirms Plans to Introduce Stablecoin Regulations

By Editors | 01/02/2023

Stablecoins must be fully backed, redemption at par must be available at all times, and issuers must be licenced. Algorithmic stablecoins will not be accepted.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Unveils 12 Policy Initiatives in 2023 Work Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2023

The initiatives seek to mitigate risks related to financial stability, insolvencies, scams, and virtual assets, while also promoting innovation and fintech.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposed New Securitisation Framework for Stressed Assets

By Editors | 27/01/2023

Banks would be able to sell stressed assets to special purpose entities that issue securitisation notes for investors to buy.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ to Progress Changes to Connected Exposures Policy

By Editors | 26/01/2023

The RBNZ intends to progress with proposals made in its November 2021 consultation, with some amendments following stakeholder feedback.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Consults on Standardised Approach to Credit Risk Capital

By Editors | 25/01/2023

FIs are asked to provide feedback and complete an accompanying Quantitative Impact Study reporting template.

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