All posts tagged "Bank Capital"
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165Capital RegulationPBOC Enhances Policy Toolbox with CCyB Implementation
The initial countercyclical capital buffer ratio will be set at zero, meaning capital requirements of banks have not been increased.
October 1, 2020 -
944Australia & NZStress Tests Reinforce Need for More Bank Capital: RBNZ
While all banks will be able to continue lending in a 'pessimistic baseline' scenario, capital would fall under regulatory minimums in a 'very severe' scenario.
September 19, 2020 -
1.3KAsia-PacificBSP Targets September Issuance of Digital Banks Framework
Separately, new legislation is under development to expedite the digital banking sector, targeted to pass by the end of 2020.
September 6, 2020 -
304Capital Regulation
China: Banks May Sell Subordinated Debt to Local Govts for Capital
Regulators are reportedly considering allowing small and midsized banks to sell subordinated debt to local governments to replenish tier 2 capital.
August 26, 2020 -
641Australia & NZAPRA to Recommence Policy Work, Licensing Activity
APRA will recommence public consultations on high-priority prudential policy reforms, and begin accepting new licence applications in September.
August 11, 2020 -
468Australia & NZ
APRA Moderates Approach to Bank Dividends in New Guidance
Banks should retain at least half of their earnings when making capital distribution decisions, which should be informed by regular stress testing to demonstrate ongoing lending capacity.
July 29, 2020 -
1.3KCapital RegulationKorean Regulators Approves K Bank Recapitalisation Plan
K Bank’s recapitalisation plan was halted last April, forcing Korea’s first internet-only bank to stop offering loan products. It is now looking to regain ground lost to Kakao Bank.
July 23, 2020 -
527Capital RegulationState Council Authorises Local Governments to Fund Small Banks
China's State Council has reportedly agreed to allow local governments to purchase convertible bonds issued by certain small and midsize banks.
July 5, 2020 -
757Big PictureFSB Evaluates Efficacy of Too-big-to-fail Reforms
The evaluation found that the TBTF reforms have made indeed banks more resilient and resolvable, but barriers to bank resolvability still need to be addressed.
June 29, 2020 -
369Asia-PacificBOT Directs Banks to Suspend Dividends, Share Buybacks
Commercial banks are asked to draw up new capital management plans for the next 1-3 years, taking into account expected economic and business trends following the pandemic.
June 24, 2020
