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S. Korea: Financial Sector Delivers Relief for Small Business
By Editors | 01/04/2020
Financial institutions are providing loan maturity extensions, interest payment deferment and low-cost loans to small business hit by Covid-19.
Capital Adequacy
Sri Lanka Central Bank Introduces Measures to Support Financial Sector
By Editors | 01/04/2020
Banks can draw down on capital conservation buffers, defer capital requirements, and avoid classifying borrowers as non-performing.
Credit Risk
S. Korea Tightens P2P Lending Limits to Guard Against Defaults
By Editors | 01/04/2020
P2P lending caps are being lowered to protect investors against potential defaults and delinquencies caused by the Covid-19 crisis.
Credit Risk
SEBI Asks Rating Agencies to Delay Default Recognition
By Editors | 31/03/2020
Market participants call SEBI’s move timely, amid fears of mass downgrades in light of the operational disruptions caused by Covid-19.
Payments & Settlements
Fed Establishes Repo Facility to Ease USD Funding Stress
By Editors | 31/03/2020
Foreign central banks can temporarily exchange their US Treasury holdings with the Fed for US dollars, which can then be made available to institutions in their own jurisdictions.
Liquidity Risk
MAS Unveils Debt Relief Measures for Individuals, SMEs
By Editors | 31/03/2020
Mortgage loans and SME term loans can be deferred. Credit card balances can be converted to low-cost term loans. Insurance payments can be deferred or rescheduled.
Capital Adequacy
Japan Plans for Basel III Implementation in March 2023
By Editors | 31/03/2020
The FSA also said NSFR implementation is being deferred by one year to April 2021, as the BOJ relaxes the eligibility requirements for firms to participate in its market operations.
Credit Risk
PBOC Cuts Rates as Banks Prepare for More Bad Debt
By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2020
Small- and mid-sized banks are likely to struggle more as they have less capital in reserve and fewer state borrowers they can call on.
Liquidity Risk
RBNZ Launches New Liquidity Facility for Banks
By Editors | 31/03/2020
The facility allows banks to swap corporate paper and other asset-backed securities for cash. Banks are offering six-month deferrals on residential mortgage repayments.
Credit Risk
Australian Banks Extend Loan Deferrals to More Businesses
By Editors | 31/03/2020
The ABA’s small business relief package will be extended to larger businesses, including commercial property landlords who agree not to terminate leases or evict tenants.
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