All posts tagged "Dividends"
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63Capital RegulationMAS Ends Dividend Cap for Banks, Finance Companies
Local banks and finance companies should still exercise continued prudence in their discretionary distributions, and prioritise support to customers.
July 29, 2021 -
37Asia-PacificSri Lanka Central Bank Directs Banks to Defer Dividends
The CBSL issued the directives after considering the possible adverse impact on liquidity and other KPIs of banks due to Covid-19.
July 28, 2021 -
167Capital RegulationMAS to Advise Banks on Dividend Restrictions ‘Very Shortly’
MAS is conducting stress tests on local banks to assess whether it is necessary to extend existing restrictions on dividend payments.
July 5, 2021 -
105Capital RegulationFSC Korea to End Bank Dividend Cap on 30 June
The FSC arrived at the decision based on economic projections, bank stress tests, higher capital adequacy ratios, and higher loan loss provisions.
June 28, 2021 -
113Big PictureAmCham Offers Taiwan Tips for Improving Financial Sector
AmCham Taipei's new whitepaper offers recommendations for banking, capital markets, asset management, private equity, insurance, tax, and sustainable development.
June 28, 2021 -
90Capital RegulationRBI Issues New Dividend Distribution Guidelines for NBFCs
The dividend ratio will be capped at 50 to 60 percent of a deposit-taking NBFC's profits, depending upon the nature of the business.
June 28, 2021 -
93ChinaCBIRC Issues Draft Rules for Major Bank Shareholders
Major shareholders cannot use borrowed funds to invest in banks, take out loans from the banks they invest in, or have cross-shareholdings with other banks.
June 22, 2021 -
97Australia & NZRBNZ Finalises 7-Year Roadmap for Higher Bank Capital
The minimum total capital requirement for banks will increase 9% from 1 July 2024. Banks will also be expected to hold a ‘Prudential Capital Buffer'.
June 18, 2021 -
129Australia & NZASX Completes Corporate Actions Upgrade Project
The project enables full straight-through processing for corporate actions, reducing risk for market participants and facilitating more informed decision-making.
June 18, 2021 -
77Capital Regulation
FSC Korea Expected to Lift Bank Dividend Cap in June
Despite criticism from investors, most banks adopt a 20 percent cap on dividends, as recommended by the FSC in January.
June 3, 2021
