CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

    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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