All posts tagged "share buybacks"
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812Big PictureHow Canada’s Big Banks Used Their War Chests During the Pandemic
Lalinda Sugathadasa analyses the approach Canadian regulators and D-SIBs adopted during the pandemic to remain profitable despite a build-up of excess capital.
May 25, 2022 -
552ChinaCSRC Takes Steps to Boost Confidence in Capital Market
The CSRC pledged to support companies' capital raising efforts, encourage asset managers to buy up equities, and encourage listed companies to buy back shares and raise dividends.
April 12, 2022 -
246KoreaKorea Extends Support for Key Industries Through Stabilisation Fund
The regulator said financial support for key industries will be provided in the amount of KRW 10 trillion until end-December 2022.
December 14, 2021 -
348Asia-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 -
4.9KEnforcementUS SEC Opens Preliminary Investigation into Archegos Collapse
Credit Suisse expects a $4.7bn loss from the collapse of Archegos. The bank has suspended share buybacks, cut its dividend, and announced the departure of seven key executives.
April 7, 2021 -
283Asia-PacificThai Banks Announce Lower Dividends Amid Declining Profitability
The dividend announcements are in line with the central bank's requirements for banks to limit payouts to 50 percent of 2020 net profit.
March 18, 2021 -
380Big PictureDividend Restrictions Effective at Increasing Lending Capacity: BIS
Restrictions on capital distributions in the initial phase of the Covid crisis were effective in increasing bank lending, says new analysis from the BIS.
March 14, 2021 -
299Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea Defends Restrictions on Bank Dividend Payouts
The FSC noted that 27 of 40 major global economies are taking similar measures to restrict dividends and share buybacks to ensure financial sector stability.
February 10, 2021 -
454Asia-PacificCBSL Orders Banks to Delay Dividends, Halt Share Buybacks
Foreign banks are also instructed to defer repatriation of profits not already declared for 2019 and 2020 until their financial statements for 2020 are finalised and audited.
January 24, 2021 -
373Capital / LiquidityECB Eases Restrictions on Bank Dividends, Share Buybacks
A continued prudent approach remains necessary until 30 September 2021, given the persisting economic uncertainty, the ECB says.
December 17, 2020
