Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Consults on Revised Capital Framework for Annuity Products

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

APRA seeks feedback on redesigned illiquidity premium and additional safeguards to support competitive pricing of annuity products.

Capital / Liquidity

An Integrated Approach to Bank Liquidity Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

Fernando Restoy advocates for an integrated approach to liquidity risk, combining enhanced requirements with central bank support readiness.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Expands Large Exposure Exemptions to Boost PSL Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

Banks can exclude contributions to NABARD, NHB, SIDBI, and MUDRA from large exposure limits when made to meet Priority Sector Lending targets

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan to Tightens Rules on Financial Holding Company Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

The proposed changes aim to prevent hostile takeovers and enhance market stability by reducing risks to shareholders and employees.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Amends Insurance Act to Enhance Consumer Protections

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2025

The amendments also provide a legal basis for insurance companies to outsource operations and allow insurance policies to be purchased from foreign insurers through brokers.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Lifts Restrictions on Banks Using Brickwork Ratings

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

The decision lifts restrictions imposed in July 2024 that only allowed banks to use Brickwork Ratings for loans of up to INR 2.5 billion.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2025

Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Enhances Support Provided via Fintech Innovation Park

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has launched Fintech Innovation Park 2.0, providing tiered mentorship and other enhanced resources to help fintech startups grow.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Discontinues Daily VRR Auctions as Bank Liquidity Improves

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The central bank is ending daily liquidity injections via VRR auctions in response to data showing that banking system liquidity is now in surplus.