CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

    Capital / Liquidity

    Thailand to Lower Deposit Protection to 1 Million Baht

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 10/08/2021

    The maximum threshold of deposit protection will be lowered from 5 million baht to 1 million baht, effective from 11 August.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Progresses Key Deposit Insurance Reforms

    By Editors | 09/08/2021

    The reforms will enable customers to access their deposits within 90 days if a bank is unable to fulfill its obligations due to a moratorium.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Extends Liquidity Facilities for Banks, NBFCs

    By Editors | 09/08/2021

    The impacts of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic have been visible in the real estate sector, the RBI said. It is also monitoring stressed assets in the banking sector.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Releases Final Prudential Standard on Capital Adequacy

    By Editors | 06/08/2021

    CET1 capital may not have unusual features that could undermine its role as the highest quality loss-absorbing capital. The final APS 111 takes effect from 1 January 2022.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Bank to Enhance Monitoring of NBFI Lending

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/08/2021

    The new reporting policy will enable the central bank to monitor NBFI lending more closely and ensure provisions are being adequately maintained.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ to Tighten Mortgage Lending Standards From October

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The RBNZ will further restrict high-LVR lending, and also consider the use of DTI restrictions and interest rate floors.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC Caps Short-term Debt Financing by Securities Firms

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    The outstanding balance of short-term financing instruments issued by securities companies shall not exceed 60 percent of net capital.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA to Formalise Regulatory Support for Covid Loans

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    APRA intends to formalise regulatory support measures for banks offering Covid-19 loans through a temporary amendment to APS 220.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Malaysia Establishes Policy on Recovery and Resolution Planning

    By Editors | 31/07/2021

    Financial institutions will be required to submit their first recovery plans within 18 months from the date they receive a request from BNM.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Ends Dividend Cap for Banks, Finance Companies

    By Editors | 29/07/2021

    Local banks and finance companies should still exercise continued prudence in their discretionary distributions, and prioritise support to customers.

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