All posts tagged "Interest Rates"
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558Big PictureQuantitative Easing Ineffective at Driving Firms to Invest
Weaker firms respond to lower long-term yields by refinancing debt. Healthier firms tend to increase cash holdings and share buybacks.
January 19, 2022 -
425PhilippinesPhilippines Caps Charges Allowed on Small Value Loans
The caps apply to the charges imposed on borrowers of small-value loans by lending firms, financing companies and online lending platforms.
January 10, 2022 -
252Big PictureGlobal Debt Reached Record $226tr in 2020: IMF
The debt surge has amplified vulnerabilities and constrained the ability of governments and the private sector to support the recovery.
December 21, 2021 -
509KoreaKorea FSS Asks Banks to Review Rate Setting Practices
Banks are also asked to allow borrowers to demand rate adjustments when their wealth increases or credit ratings improve.
November 23, 2021 -
349SingaporeMAS to Enhance Disclosures Provided to Mortgage Borrowers
MAS proposes to enhance the disclosures regarding possible interest rate changes, while also allowing for borrower acknowledgements to be obtained digitally.
November 19, 2021 -
422InternationalFSB Plenary Agrees Work Programme for 2022
The programme includes work around the response to Covid-19, NBFI resilience, crypto/stablecoin/DeFi risks, climate risk, and the post-2008 crisis reforms.
November 19, 2021 -
343Capital RegulationBOJ Revises Incentive Programme for Regional Banks
The BOJ is amending the limits on the interest it pays under its programme to revitalise regional banks, announced last November.
November 18, 2021 -
276Capital RegulationBCBS Offers Progress Update on Climate, Cryptoasset Work
The BCBS will issue a consultation this month on the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks at internationally active banks.
November 10, 2021 -
147Australia & NZAPRA Finaliases Expectations on Negative Rate Preparedness
ADIs have until 31 July 2022 to develop tactical solutions to implement zero and negative market interest rates and cash rate.
October 31, 2021 -
239Capital Regulation
BOJ Warns of Higher Credit Costs, Market Risks
In its financial system report, the BOJ said the delayed economic recovery is raising credit risks, particularly in the highly-leveraged real estate sector.
October 28, 2021
