All posts tagged "Solvency"
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351Capital RegulationBSP Proposes Changes to Large Exposures Framework for Banks
Large exposures are defined as exposures equal to or higher than 10 percent of the Tier 1 capital, double the previous 5 percent threshold.
April 26, 2022 -
522Australia & NZRBNZ Defers Effective Date of New Insurance Solvency Standards
The interim standard will come into force on 1 January 2023. The RBNZ is also consulting on the penalties and enforcement tools it has available for supervising insurers.
March 11, 2022 -
543Big PictureHong Kong Balance of Risks Tilted to the Downside: IMF
The IMF says Hong Kong authorities should strengthen analysis of Mainland-related credit risks, and ensure internal models used by local banks are sufficiently forward-looking.
March 10, 2022 -
604Capital RegulationMAS Introduces Liquidity Requirement for Recognised Market Operators
Effective from 28 March, RMOs will have to hold at least 25 percent of their annual operating costs in cash and cash equivalents.
March 2, 2022 -
450Capital RegulationCBIRC Incentivises HK Cat Bond Issuance by Mainland Insurers
Preferential treatment in place since 2018 has been extended to mainland insurers that issue catastrophe bonds in the Hong Kong market.
February 28, 2022 -
763Big PictureIMF Commends Hong Kong Efforts to Safeguard Stability
Hong Kong banks' exposures to the mainland property market warrant continued close monitoring and periodic stress testing.
January 24, 2022 -
308Australia & NZRBNZ Says Stress Tests Show Banks Need More Capital
The findings reinforce the need for banks to continue to build capital and replace Tier 2 instruments that will cease to be compliant under the new rules on bank capital.
December 8, 2021 -
392ChinaCBIRC Authorises Insurers to Engage in Securities Lending
The move will improve China's short-selling mechanism, which will decrease market volatility, improve price discovery, reduce market risk, and create additional income for insurers.
December 8, 2021 -
280China
China Announces Raft of Regulatory Changes for Insurance Sector
Requirements on the perpetual bond issuance have been revised and credit rating requirements for bond investments have been eased.
November 30, 2021 -
308Big PictureIAIS Warns of Climate Risks Faced by Insurance Sector
The IAIS estimates more than 35 percent of insurers’ investment assets are “climate-relevant”, i.e. exposed to climate risks.
October 6, 2021
