All posts tagged "buffers"
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614Australia & NZAPRA Finalises New Capital Framework for Banks
The new framework seeks to strengthen financial resilience rather than require banks to raise additional capital, APRA says.
November 30, 2021 -
271Big PictureIMF Reaffirms Hong Kong Stability, Identifies Pockets of Risk
The IMF recommends enhancing monitoring of lending to Mainland China, increasing oversight over banking groups, and regulating mortgage lending by non-banks.
June 10, 2021 -
283Capital RegulationBCBS to Consult on Capital Rules for Banks’ Crypto Exposures
The 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, 2021 -
471Big PictureIIF, ISDA Release Study on Financial Sector Support During Pandemic
The report recognises the actions of central banks, financial authorities and regulatory agencies amid the pandemic, saying they were critical in stabilising markets.
May 27, 2021 -
548Big PictureCovid Bankruptcies Could Result in $1tr in Credit Losses: BIS
Corporate bankruptcies are expected to rise as credit support measures are wound back, some sectors downsize, and firms run out of liquidity buffers.
March 2, 2021 -
425Australia & NZ
APRA Revises Bank Capital Framework to Add Flexibility
The 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, 2020 -
722Capital Regulation
BCBS Oversight Body Closes Off Basel III Policy Agenda
A 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, 2020 -
1.7KAsia-PacificRegTech Asia 2020: Liquidity Risk During a Crisis
How 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, 2020 -
913Australia & NZ
APRA Signals Intent to Ease Bank Dividend Restrictions
APRA will modify its capital management guidance next week to account for a 'longer-term outlook', chairman Wayne Byres said.
July 23, 2020 -
950Australia & NZBanks Sufficiently Capitalised to Pay Dividend, says RBA Governor
Australian 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
