Regulatory Alerts2022-02-21
Updated Capital Review Implementation Timeline
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has published an updated timeline detailing the phased implementation of capital review measures affecting banks. The schedule outlines completed actions from 2021 and mandates specific regulatory changes, including derecognition of non-qualifying instruments and IRB scalar adjustments, throughout 2022 and 2023. Future requirements include progressive increases to minimum Tier 1 and Total capital ratios, conservation buffers, and the establishment of countercyclical capital buffers extending through 2028.
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