Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Proposes Higher Capital Requirements for Big Four Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2018

The banking regulator is seeking feedback on a proposal to increase the Total Capital requirement for Australia’s D-SIBs by 4-5% of risk-weighted assets by 2023.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Seeks Acceleration of TLAC Implementation at China’s G-SIBs

By Editors | 08/11/2018

The central bank said China might implement the TLAC framework earlier than 2025 because the country’s ratio of credit bonds to GDP may exceed the 55% trigger set by the FSB.

Big Picture

US-China Trade Dispute Poses Risk for Singapore Banks – Moody’s

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2018

Singapore banks face greater asset risk in 2019, with both Moody’s and Fitch expecting loan growth to moderate amid worsening global conditions.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan’s Suruga Bank to Receive $2.2bn Credit Line from BOJ

By Mark Pufpaff | 05/11/2018

The credit line is aimed at preventing a liquidity crunch after a scandal involving falsified proof of income and assets to approve loans resulted in mass withdrawals by depositors.

Capital / Liquidity

China’s Listed Companies Receive Support from Brokers

By Editors | 05/11/2018

Eleven brokerages have contributed $3.7bn to help listed companies facing liquidity issues, while a new programme is launched to support corporate bond issuances.

Capital / Liquidity

Financial Stability Risks Remain Under Control – PBOC

By Editors | 05/11/2018

PBOC Financial Stability Report says new rules will be unveiled in the first half of 2019 aimed at boosting regulatory oversight over financial holding groups.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Permits Banks to Provide Credit Enhancements to NBFC Bonds

By Editors | 05/11/2018

Banks can act as partial credit guarantors on bonds issued by NBFCs and HFCs to refinance existing debt, enhancing their credit ratings and making them more attractive to investors.

Capital / Liquidity

Changes to Address Bad Behaviour at Banks Will Improve Resilience – RBA

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2018

Australian banks are more resilient following post-GFC reforms. But changes to address culture and conduct issues will increase resilience further, says RBA asst governor Michele Bullock.

Capital / Liquidity

More Progress Needed on Basel III Implementation – BCBS

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2018

Basel Committee report shows limited progress in adoption of NSFR, SA-CCR, securitisation framework, and bank capital requirements for equity in funds.