Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

China Considers Allowing Unsecured Lending to Developers

By Editors | 24/11/2023

Regulators are reportedly considering allowing banks to issue unsecured working capital loans to some developers for the first time.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Governor Cautions Against ‘Credit Exuberance’

By Ajoy K Das | 23/11/2023

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said concentrated linkages between banks, NBFCs and fintechs may create a contagion risk.

Capital / Liquidity

China Promotes Digital Services for Capital Account Business

By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

The PBOC and SAFE asked banks to provide digital services for capital account foreign exchange and cross-border RMB business.

ESG / Sustainability

BCBS Addresses Challenges of Managing Climate-related Financial Risk

By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

BCBS newsletter discusses challenges relating to data availability and quality, capabilities and expertise, and climate scenario analysis.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan to Defer Implementation of Basel III Standards

By Editors | 22/11/2023

Implementation will be deferred to 1 January 2025 in light of other countries also postponing implementation.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Finalises New Notice for FHCs With Insurance Subsidiaries

By Editors | 19/11/2023

The new notice covers requirements on capital adequacy, valuation of assets, and policy liabilities in respect of life business and general business.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Increases Consumer Credit Risk Weights for Banks, NBFCs

By Ajoy K Das | 17/11/2023

Banks and NBFCs will have to set aside more capital against personal loans and credit card receivables, and tighten their credit standards.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Injects Liquidity into Banking System, More Expected for Property

By Editors | 16/11/2023

The PBOC is planning to provide at least CNY 1 trillion of low-cost financing to banks for urban village renovation and affordable housing programmes.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Outlines 2024 Work Priorities, Cites Financial Stability Concerns

By Editors | 16/11/2023

FSB discussed “pockets of remaining banking-sector vulnerabilities” and ongoing work to implement the regulatory framework for crypto and stablecoins.