In the past the size of an institution’s balance sheet was a good indication of the risks it was taking; it made sense, therefore, to link regulatory capital requirements to assets. Today, however, ...
Addis Abeba — In November 2025, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) issued a risk-based capital adequacy requirements directive for banks. Directive No. SBB/95/2025 has given recognition for Basel II ...
Download PDF More Formats on IMF eLibrary Order a Print Copy Create Citation This Technical Assistance Report on Zimbabwe discusses the Financial Sector Stability Review follow-up technical assistance ...
Chinese banks’ Basel III fears are mounting as lawyers outline how regulatory implementation of the rules will limit the industry’s financing options. Chinese banks’ Basel III fears are mounting as ...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed its readiness to execute a framework on New Capital Accord (Basel II) before year end, The Nation has learnt. The CBN Deputy Governor, Financial Systems ...
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. pressure to toughen up how banks set aside capital suggests reform of Basel II rules on capital adequacy could be drawn out for years, leaving banks in the lurch. American ...