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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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