Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Introduces Taka-Dollar Swap System

By Editors | 18/02/2024

The new system is expected to help the central bank rebuild foreign exchange reserves while also easing local currency liquidity stress.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Mulls Increase to Deposit Insurance Limit – Report

By Editors | 16/02/2024

The PDIC will consult the BSP on whether an increase in the deposit insurance limit would have to be introduced alongside measures to mitigate moral hazard risks.

Capital / Liquidity

S Korea: DGB Daegu Bank Applies to Convert Banking Licence

By Editors | 14/02/2024

If approved, Daegu Bank will be the first to take advantage of a recent regulatory amendment that expedites the process of converting a regional bank to a commercial bank.

ESG / Sustainability

ISDA Develops Climate Scenarios for the Trading Book

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2024

The climate scenarios were developed in the second half of 2023 during a pilot exercise with more than 30 banks.

Capital / Liquidity

APAC Regulators to Prioritise Resilience in 2024: Report

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 14/02/2024

Deloitte Regulatory Outlook says financial firms should be proactive in assessing capital adequacy and liquidity.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Boost Supervision of Troubled Credit Cooperative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/02/2024

Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety will bolster its supervision over MG Community Credit Cooperative with help from the FSC.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Consults on Capital Treatment of Cryptoasset Exposures

By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2024

The proposals are based on the Basel standards, applying a 1,250% risk weight to so-called Group 2b cryptoassets.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Raise Bank Deposit Protection Limit in Q4

By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2024

Hong Kong’s deposit protection limit will be raised from HKD 500,000 to HKD 800,000, the first increase in 13 years.

Capital / Liquidity

China Issues Revised Loan Management Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2024

The new rules will come into effect on 1 July 2024, covering fixed asset loans, working capital loans and personal loans.