Keywords: Capital requirements


Canada lowers bank capital buffer to support lending and economic growth

Canada's banking regulator has taken a significant step aimed at supporting economic activity by reducing the capital reserve requirements for the country's largest financial institutions. The decision is expected to increase banks' lending capacity at a time when policymakers are seeking......

Most Swiss citizens support stronger capital requirements for UBS, survey shows

A large majority of Swiss citizens support stricter capital requirements for UBS, according to a recent public opinion survey, reflecting growing concerns about financial stability and the risks associated with large banking institutions. The poll found that most respondents favor stronger capital rules......

UBS capital rules seen as essential to protect Swiss taxpayers, finance minister says

Switzerland must ensure stronger capital requirements for UBS in order to protect taxpayers and maintain long-term financial stability, according to the country’s finance minister. Speaking at a financial sector event in Bern, the minister emphasized that while UBS remains a key global banking......

Swiss lawmakers push for swift decision on UBS capital rules

Swiss lawmakers have launched discussions aimed at rapidly deciding new capital requirements for UBS Group AG, the country’s largest bank. The debate reflects growing urgency to clarify financial regulations in the wake of recent banking sector upheavals. Parliamentary sources indicate that authorities......

UBS reports 80 percent profit surge to 3 billion dollars

UBS reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 3 billion dollars. The figure marks an 80 percent increase compared with the same period last year and exceeds market expectations of about 2.8 billion dollars. The performance was......

Morocco and France work to safeguard banking links under new EU regulations

Morocco and France are advancing toward a landmark agreement to protect Moroccan banks operating within Europe from the stringent effects of the European Union’s Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI). The directive, a key part of the EU’s efforts to tighten financial regulations, limits......