Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

UK Postpones Consultation Signalling Basel III Implementation Delay

By Editors | 03/11/2021

Implementation of the final Basel III requirements will not take place in the UK according to the globally agreed timeline.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS to Implement Contractual Recognition Requirement

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2021

Singapore banks have three years to ensure their foreign law financial contracts recognise MAS’ temporary stay powers regarding termination rights.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC, CBIRC Establish Final TLAC Rules for Chinese G-SIBs

By Editors | 02/11/2021

China’s G-SIBs must have total loss-absorbing capacity amounting to at least 16% of RWA and a leverage ratio of 6% by 1 January 2025.

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UK Considers Use of Climate Risk Capital Buffers

By Editors | 31/10/2021

The Bank of England is exploring whether to use capital add-ons or scalars to address weaknesses in climate risk management.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Defers Full Basel III Implementation to January 2025

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2021

The EU’s Basel III package of rules includes requirements for banks to under climate stress testing as well as identify, disclose and manage ESG risks.

Capital / Liquidity

S. Korea Unveils More Measures to Contain Household Debt

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2021

Among the measures, the FSC will monitor how banks are applying suitability and adequacy principles in their lending, and impose fines for violations.

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FSB Annual Report Warns of Continued Financial Stability Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2021

Sudden sharp movements in asset prices could spill over across the financial system and the unwinding of policy support could prompt insolvencies and credit losses.

Capital / Liquidity

BOT Relaxes Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Market

By Editors | 28/10/2021

The BOT is allowing LTV ratios of up to 110 percent, including top-up loans for home decoration, for first homes priced below THB 10 million.

Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Warns of Higher Credit Costs, Market Risks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/10/2021

In its financial system report, the BOJ said the delayed economic recovery is raising credit risks, particularly in the highly-leveraged real estate sector.