Capital / Liquidity

Crypto / Digital Assets

Global Implementation of BCBS Cryptoasset Standard Deferred

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2024

The BCBS oversight body said implementation will be deferred one year. It also announced the appointment of a new BCBS Chair.

Capital / Liquidity

ICBC, BOC to Issue First TLAC Bonds This Week

By Editors | 14/05/2024

ICBC and Bank of China will each raise CNY 30 billion through TLAC bonds this week, their first such issuances.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Unveils New Measures to Speed Up PF Loan Restructuring

By Editors | 13/05/2024

The measures will ensure struggling real estate projects enter restructuring rather than delay the resolution of liquidity risks.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Finalises Margin Rules for Non-Cleared OTC Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2024

The master direction on VM and IM exchange for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives will enter into force from 8 November 2024.

Capital / Liquidity

US Fed Releases Summary Results of Climate Scenario Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2024

The six US banks that participated reported “significant data and modelling challenges”. Better Markets says the results are “appalling”.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Directs NBFCs to Limit Cash Disbursals for Gold Loans

By Ajoy K Das | 10/05/2024

The Income Tax Act prohibits any individual from receiving more than INR 20,000 as a loan amount in cash.

Capital / Liquidity

Law Firms Rally Asian AT1 Claimants Against Switzerland

By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2024

Several law firms including Withers are spearheading efforts to recover funds lost in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds by Asian investors.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Adjusts Bank Capital Market Exposure Norms

By Ajoy K Das | 07/05/2024

The RBI said the move to T+1 settlement prompted a review of the existing guidelines on the issuance of IPCs by banks.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Allows Standalone Primary Dealers to Borrow Forex

By Ajoy K Das | 06/05/2024

Standalone primary dealers can now borrow FX from their parent companies and other authorised entities.