The Vault · 2026-03-25 12:57:14 · Bloomberg Markets
Switzerland is preparing to deliver a significant regulatory concession to UBS Group AG. According to Bank of America analysts, new bank capital rules set for presentation by the Swiss government next month are expected to be less severe on the banking giant than the current proposals. This anticipated softening repres...
The Vault · 2026-04-04 01:26:51 · Japan Times
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing to ease capital requirements for banks, a strategic shift aimed at freeing up funds for investment. According to informed sources, the plan involves reducing the capital buffers banks must hold against potential losses, while still aiming to maintain overall fiscal s...
The Vault · 2026-04-14 09:22:26 · Bloomberg Markets
ING Groep NV is orchestrating a major financial maneuver, preparing to offload risk on a massive €3.5 billion ($4.1 billion) portfolio of project finance loans. The Dutch banking giant's planned synthetic risk transfer (SRT) transaction is notable for its explicit inclusion of exposure to the contentious oil and gas se...
The Vault · 2026-04-14 20:22:34 · Seeking Alpha
JPMorgan Chase has laid out a bold financial roadmap, projecting its Net Interest Income (NII) excluding Markets to reach approximately $95 billion by 2026. This aggressive forecast arrives as the banking giant simultaneously prepares for a significant regulatory shift: a planned 5.2% capital requirement under the Glob...
The Vault · 2026-04-20 15:22:35 · Bloomberg Markets
EQB Inc., the Canadian bank holding company, is moving to bolster its capital base with a significant new issuance. The firm is preparing to sell approximately C$200 million (US$146 million) in Additional Tier 1 (AT1) securities, with a potential launch as soon as Monday, according to sources familiar with the transact...