Regulatory Alerts2022-05-17
Response to submissions on Basel III changes to the Banking Supervision Handbook
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand finalizes changes to the Banking Supervision Handbook to implement Basel III requirements following a September 2012 consultation. The document details responses to industry submissions regarding capital definitions, loss absorbency triggers, and the classification of regulatory capital instruments. Key adjustments include aligning capital ratios with Basel III standards, clarifying non-viability triggers, and removing restrictions on AT1 instruments without full voting rights.
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