All posts tagged "CAR"
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507AML / KYCCentral African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
The adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender is expected to make transactions in CAR easier, but the move is seen as part of a power struggle between Russia and France.
May 6, 2022 -
410Asia-PacificBangladesh Bank Eases Dividend Caps for Banks, NBFIs
Banks can pay up to 35 percent in dividends and NBFIs up to 30 percent, provided half of the dividend is paid in stock.
March 25, 2021 -
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Bangladesh Restricts Dividend Payments by Banks
It is necessary to maintain the cash flow by strengthening the banks’ capital during the coronavirus pandemic, Bangladesh Bank said.
May 14, 2020 -
658Capital / LiquidityPBOC Controlled SPV to Infuse More Cash Into Bank of Jinzhou
New private placement shares represent a more than 44% expansion of Bank of Jinzhou's share capital, diluting the stakes of existing investors in the bank.
March 13, 2020 -
470Asia-PacificBSP Approves ‘Enhanced’ Capital Requirements for Smaller Banks
The higher capital standards for stand-alone thrifts, rural and cooperative banks include a 6% minimum CET1 ratio, a 7.5% Tier 1 ratio, and a 2.5% capital conservation buffer.
February 28, 2020 -
1.0KAsia-PacificVietnam Banks Allowed to Retain Dividends to Boost Capital
State-owned banks will be allowed to retain dividends or pay them in shares to help them meet Basel II capital adequacy requirements by January 2020.
May 30, 2019 -
812Capital / LiquidityIndia to Raise Capital Rules for Housing Finance Companies
India’s mortgage regulator is proposing to increase capital adequacy requirements for housing finance companies from 12% to 15% by March 2022.
March 7, 2019 -
668Asia-PacificPhilippine Central Bank Revises Computation of Banks’ Net Worth
The Philippines has changed its rules for calculating bank capital to better reflect asset quality and align with computations used for capital adequacy.
January 23, 2019 -
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Vietnam Banks Face Capital Raising ‘Headache’ in 2019
Listed commercial banks in Vietnam will need to raise an estimated $10bn in capital this year to meet Basel II capital requirements by 1 January 2020.
January 15, 2019 -
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Philippine Banking System Stable Despite Outside Challenges
The Philippine banking system “remained robust and continued to exhibit strong capital position and sustained growth in core earnings”, says BSP deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier.
January 7, 2019
