CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Amends Interim Solvency Standard for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2024

The RBNZ says the amendments will ensure sufficient capital is set aside against pricing risks as well as credit risk on bonds.

Capital / Liquidity

Fallout from Martial Law Declaration Continues in Korea

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2024

BOK injects liquidity. FSC chairman meets with foreign FIs and domestic firms. FSS governor asks analysts to trust in Korea’s economic fundamentals.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Finalises Guidelines on Managing Counterparty Credit Risk

By Editors | 12/12/2024

The guidelines emphasise the importance of counterparty due diligence, good governance and reliable data management.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Publishes Results of ‘Digital Cash’ Consultation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2024

If ‘digital cash’ is introduced, the earliest it would be is 2030. The RBNZ confirmed that issuing physical cash would remain a priority.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Issues Recommendations to Enhance Non-banks’ Liquidity Preparedness

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2024

The recommendations cover liquidity risk management and governance, stress testing and scenario design, and collateral management practices.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand to Raise Kiwibank’s Capital to Enhance its Competitiveness

By Editors | 11/12/2024

The government has also set new expectations for the RBNZ emphasising that it must place greater emphasis on competition in the banking sector.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Confirms Plans to Phase Out AT1 Capital Instruments

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/12/2024

The transition will take place over eight years until 2032, when the last AT1 capital instruments reach their first call date.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Relaxes Rules for Providing Credit to HNW Clients

By Editors | 10/12/2024

Banks are allowed to accept foreign bonds, offshore structured products, or foreign currency-denominated structured bonds as collateral.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Proposes Updates to Reporting Standard for Capital Adequacy

By Editors | 08/12/2024

The amendments to ARS 110 account for APRA’s new rules for banks on liquidity management and IRRBB reporting.