Capital / Liquidity

Big Picture

APAC Banks Have Sufficient Buffers to Counter 2019 Risks – Moody’s

By Editors | 07/12/2018

Banks will face challenging conditions in 2019 due to moderating economic growth, slowing credit expansion and US-China trade tensions, but have adequate buffers against growing risks.

Capital / Liquidity

SFC Revised Code for Funds to Take Effect from January 2019

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2018

Amended ‘Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual Funds’ to take effect in January with 12-month transition period. Proposals on classification of derivatives funds have been revised.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI to Reduce Statutory Liquidity Ratio Over 18 Months

By Editors | 06/12/2018

Starting in January 2019, the RBI will reduce the SLR holding requirement by 25 basis points every quarter until it reaches 18% in April 2020.

Capital / Liquidity

Asset Quality Worsening at Bangladesh’s Banks – Moody’s

By Editors | 05/12/2018

Asset quality in the banking system is deteriorating due to governance weaknesses, with banks dipping into their core capital due to non-payment of loans.

Capital / Liquidity

No Shortage of Risks Looming Across Financial System

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2018

Banking system reforms will have to adapt to new risks to mitigate the effects of the next financial crisis, said BCBS secretary general William Coen, hinting at a future ‘Basel IV’.

Capital / Liquidity

Financial System Risks Eased, but Higher Capital Necessary – RBNZ

By Manesh Samtani | 30/11/2018

Though domestic financial stability risks have abated, the RBNZ said higher bank capital requirements are necessary, while also easing mortgage lending curbs.

Capital / Liquidity

India Eases Asset Securitisation Norms to Help Non-Bank Liquidity

By Editors | 30/11/2018

The RBI has reduced the holding time required for loans with maturities of over 5 years before they can be securitised.

Capital / Liquidity

China Consults on Revision of Rules Governing Foreign Banks

By Editors | 30/11/2018

CBIRC proposes more stringent supervision of foreign banks to improve “risk resilience” and customer protection, following the release of measures to further open up the banking industry.

Market Infrastructure

G20 Financial Regulatory Reform Agenda On Track – FSB

By Garima Chitkara | 30/11/2018

Basel III and OTC derivatives reforms were on track and broadly achieving their intended goals. High public debt and rising non-bank financial intermediation remain a focus area for the FSB.