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Capital / Liquidity
APRA Imposes New Limits on the Use of Offshore Reinsurers
By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2022
Updated prudential standard sets limits on exposures to offshore reinsurers. If a life company exceeds these limits, additional capital would need to be held.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea FSS Asks Banks to Increase Bad Debt Reserves
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2022
The FSS said economic uncertainties both domestic and abroad have increased, making it unclear whether banks have sufficient loss absorbing capacity.
Big Picture
BCBS Expresses Concerns About Credit Risk Uncertainty
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/03/2022
Supervisors are concerned that residual support measures may be masking true credit risk conditions in the banking sector, the BCBS says.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Commences Post Implementation Review of LCR, NSFR
By Editors | 06/03/2022
The review will inform potential adjustments to the LCR and NSFR and a broader review of APRA’s liquidity requirements.
Capital / Liquidity
Bank Indonesia Offers Incentives for Inclusive Financing Activities
By Editors | 04/03/2022
Banks that expand priority sector credit and inclusive financing beyond certain thresholds can reduce their statutory reserve requirements.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh to Extend Deposit Protection to NBFIs
By Editors | 01/03/2022
Currently only bank depositors are protected and customers of other types of deposit-taking financial institutions are not covered.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Introduces Liquidity Requirement for Recognised Market Operators
By Editors | 01/03/2022
Effective from 28 March, RMOs will have to hold at least 25 percent of their annual operating costs in cash and cash equivalents.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Launches First Consultation Reviewing Liquidity Policy
By Editors | 01/03/2022
The paper asks for initial views on whether the RBNZ should consider adopting the BCBS liquidity framework, and whether its proposed principles for the review are appropriate.
Capital / Liquidity
RBA to Adjust Liquidity-Providing Market Operations
By Editors | 27/02/2022
The RBA will adjust the way it sets interest rates for repo transactions with banks and shorten the maximum tenor to four weeks.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Credit Risk Rating System
By Editors | 27/02/2022
The relaxation will allow for easier issuance of loans and credit, thereby helping to accelerate business activities across the country, Bangladesh Bank said.
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