UKRN CB Capital Structure Regulation


On Apr. 26, UKRN CB updated bank capital structure requirements.


  • UKRN CB updated capital structure requirements to comply with European laws and banks conducted initial test calculations of capital according to updated structure.
  • Follows, Dec. 29, 2024. UKRN CB regulations for bank capital structure, #196859.
  • Summary
  • UKRN CB held a meeting with banking representatives to discuss issues arising from the initial test calculations conducted by banks according to updated structures.
  • UKRN CB provided explanations and consultations on various topics including inclusion of subordinated debt and profits, adjustment of profit, capital coverage for investments, self-assessment of capital instruments, and statistical reporting.
  • The outcome of the test calculations will shape the Ukrainian Central Bank's decisions on implementing new requirements, potentially including transitional provisions.
  • Reforms in banking sector prioritize supporting domestic economy's credit needs.
  • In addition, UKRN CB approved changes to regulatory acts, effective Jun. 1, 2024, including: continuing mitigating factor until end of 2025 for risk-weighted debt securities of Ukrainian central executive authorities issued in foreign currency.
  • In addition, expanding banks' financing options for leasing companies within banking groups to boost financial leasing market as well as economy's recovery.
  • Effectiveness
  • Approved changes take effect on Jun. 1, 2024.

Regulators UKRN CB
Entity Types B/D; Bank; IA; Ins
Reference PR, 4/26/2024; Res 49, 4/25/2024
Functions Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations; Reporting; Risk; Treasury
Countries Ukraine
Category
State
Products Banking; Equity; Fund Mgt; Insurance; Securities
Regions EMEA
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 4/26/2024
Effective Date 6/1/2024
Rule Id 210206
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 4/26/2024
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 05/01/2024