The new framework seeks to strengthen financial resilience rather than require banks to raise additional capital, APRA says.
November 30, 2021The IMF recommends enhancing monitoring of lending to Mainland China, increasing oversight over banking groups, and regulating mortgage lending by non-banks.
June 10, 2021The proposed consultation builds on an earlier paper which outlined an approach that would subject direct crypto exposures to full deductions from CET1 capital.
June 9, 2021The report recognises the actions of central banks, financial authorities and regulatory agencies amid the pandemic, saying they were critical in stabilising markets.
May 27, 2021Corporate bankruptcies are expected to rise as credit support measures are wound back, some sectors downsize, and firms run out of liquidity buffers.
March 2, 2021The reforms will deliver a "robust, competitive banking system" that can continue to fulfil its critical role when the community faces challenges, APRA's Wayne Byres said.
December 9, 2020A coordinated approach to mitigating Covid-19 risks will be adopted. Capital and liquidity buffer drawdowns are encouraged. Future adjustments to Basel III will be limited.
December 1, 2020How has Covid-19 impacted liquidity risk management at banks, and how they can better prepare for future market volatility and ongoing credit demands?
September 30, 2020APRA will modify its capital management guidance next week to account for a 'longer-term outlook', chairman Wayne Byres said.
July 23, 2020Australian banks are well-capitalised and have the ability to pay dividends, says RBA governor Philip Lowe. ANZ, Westpac and NAB are reportedly engaging with APRA on the issue.
April 23, 2020