2022-02-27

Connected exposures policy for banks

The New Zealand Prudential Regulator imposes limits on credit exposures that New Zealand-incorporated registered banks have to their connected persons. Aggregate exposures to non-bank connected persons are capped at 15% of tier 1 capital, while total exposures to all connected persons face rating-contingent limits ranging from 15% to 75% of tier 1 capital. These requirements are defined within the October 2023 Connected Exposures Policy (BS8) which the regulator is currently reviewing.

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