Capital / Liquidity

Big Picture

Too Big to Fail Reforms Don’t Work, says Swiss Official

By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2023

Credit Suisse’s “too big to fail” emergency plan would have triggered an “international financial crisis”, according to Swiss finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter.

Capital / Liquidity

EU to Cooperate with Australia & NZ on Bank Resolution Planning

By Editors | 28/03/2023

The cooperation arrangements focus on bank resolution planning and its implementation for banks with cross-border operations.

Capital / Liquidity

Bank Exposures to Flood Risk Likely Compounded by Other Risks: RBNZ

By Editors | 27/03/2023

Bank capital ratios are resilient when each flood event is considered in isolation, but flood risk could potentially compound with other risks.

Capital / Liquidity

First Citizens Bank to Takeover SVB Deposits and Loans

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2023

The FDIC and First Citizens Bank & Trust Co will share the losses and potential recoveries on commercial loans made by SVB.

Capital / Liquidity

US Lender PacWest Facing Lawsuit Despite Securing Lifeline

By Editors | 27/03/2023

Regional bank PacWest secured $1.4bn in additional liquidity via Atlas SP Partners, an investment firm launched out of Credit Suisse’s securitised-products group.

Capital / Liquidity

Industry Welcomes Regulator Commitments to Prioritise Bondholders

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2023

Regulators respond to Swiss decision to wipe out Credit Suisse bondholders by pledging to respect the bank rescue hierarchy in a crisis.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS to Assess Financial Stability Risks of Higher Interest Rates

By Editors | 23/03/2023

The BCBS will also consult on revisions to its Core principles for effective banking supervision and on a Pillar 3 disclosure framework for climate-related financial risks.

Capital / Liquidity

Yellen Not Considering ‘Blanket Insurance’ for US Bank Deposits

By Editors | 23/03/2023

Regulators are reviewing banking risks on a case-by-case basis. The FDIC would only step in to protect all depositors if there are systemic or contagion risks.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Directs Banks to Declare Links to Crypto Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2023

APRA has asked banks to declare and report their business ties to crypto firms and start-ups, which worry increased supervision will make it harder to access financial services.