Prudential Risk

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Banks Warned Against Overly Generous Interest Waivers

    By Editors | 29/04/2022

    The central bank says some banks are waiving interest on loans too generously, a practice which could lead clients to lose interest in timely repayment.

    Climate Risk

    FSB Issues Guidance for Regulators on Climate-related Risks

    By Editors | 29/04/2022

    The report offers recommendations for monitoring, managing and mitigating climate-related risks to promote consistent approaches across sectors and jurisdictions.

    Capital Adequacy

    BOE’s Woods Proposes Simplified Bank Capital Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2022

    The hypothetical framework would replace the current set of buffers with a “single, releasable buffer of common equity”, sitting on top of a low minimum requirement.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBNZ to Finalise DSR Framework By Late 2022

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/04/2022

    The RBNZ will design a framework so that debt-to-income restrictions on mortgage lending are ready to be used by mid-2023, if needed.

    Liquidity Risk

    Sri Lanka Expects to Secure IMF Loan Within Two Months

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 28/04/2022

    Sri Lanka is trying to restructure its loans from Chinese banks, offering golden visas to foreigners, and relaxing rules on securities margin financing.

    CBDCs

    HKMA Consults on CBDC Policy and Design Choices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2022

    The paper says e-HKD could bring could present challenges to Hong Kong’s currency and financial stability, as well as the city’s role as an international financial centre.

    Credit Risk

    PBOC Directs FIs to Finance Distressed Developers: Report

    By Editors | 27/04/2022

    About 12 developers will be supported by banks and distressed debt managers in the first wave of the programme.

    Capital Adequacy

    BSP Proposes Higher Capital Requirements for Rural Banks

    By Editors | 27/04/2022

    The BSP says higher capital requirements will enable rural banks to enhance risk management, upgrade resources, and accelerate digital transformation.

    Sustainable Finance

    CBIRC Directs Banks to Finance Green Highway Construction

    By Editors | 27/04/2022

    Banks are asked to provide financing support for government highway projects and optimise the repayment arrangements for such projects.

    Capital Adequacy

    HK to Implement Capital Standard for Banks’ Fund Exposures

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    The capital standard for banks’ equity investments in funds is expected to come into operation in Hong Kong on 1 July 2022.

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