Regulatory Alerts2022-05-17
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Capital review - International comparison of capital ratios (PwC report)
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand seeks committee guidance on responding to a PwC report commissioned by the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, which claims NZ bank capital ratios would rise significantly under international standards. The document highlights concerns that the PwC findings are biased upward due to methodological flaws and questions the relevance of comparing NZ exposures to foreign regulatory frameworks. It outlines potential responses, including commissioning independent analysis to quantify bias or addressing the findings within the ongoing capital review consultation process.
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