Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Introduces Strict Measures Targeting Wilful Defaulters

By Ajoy K Das | 14/03/2024

Wilful defaulters will not be allowed to travel, secure trade licences, register companies, or serve as a director of any financial institution.

Enforcement

APRA Removes NAB’s Capital Add-On for Operational Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/03/2024

APRA has removed the A$500mn capital add-on it imposed on NAB in 2019 to reflect higher operational risk identified in its risk governance self-assessment.

Capital / Liquidity

China Directs Banks to Stop Issuing Guarantees for LGFV Bonds

By Editors | 14/03/2024

An estimated $445bn worth of public bonds issued by local government financing vehicles need to be repaid by the end of 2024.

Big Picture

Regulation Seen as Key Challenge to Derivatives Industry in 2024

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2024

New FIA and Coalition Greenwich research identifies capital requirements as the single greatest issue facing derivatives market participants.

Capital / Liquidity

IADI Launches Review of Global Deposit Insurance Standards

By Editors | 12/03/2024

The review will apply the lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil, taking into account technology advancements and other emerging trends.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh to Force At Least 10 Weak Banks into Mergers

By Ajoy K Das | 12/03/2024

Banks are asked to choose which banks they would prefer to merge with and make preparations accordingly.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Issues Further Consultation on Deposit Protection Scheme

By Editors | 12/03/2024

The new Depositor Compensation Scheme will become operational in mid-2025, more than one year later than the initial plans.

Capital / Liquidity

Chinese Regulators Ask Banks to Support Troubled China Vanke

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2024

Vanke has been one of the few remaining Chinese property developers rated investment-grade by international rating agencies, until now.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Reported to be Scrutinising Bond Buying by Rural Banks

By Editors | 11/03/2024

The PBOC says its survey of rural banks is routine, but reports say there are concerns over speculative buying and potential overconcentration risks.