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Zawya
17 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Taiwan central bank will take 'timely' steps to ensure financial stability
Taiwan's central bank will take "timely" measures to ensure financial stability in the face of uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, geopolitical conflict, climate change and market volatility, it said on Thursday. In its annual financial stability report, the central bank said the uncertainty could adversely affect global economic development and pose risks to Taiwan's own financial stability. Taiwan's trade-reliant economy is expected to grow at a slightly slower pace in 2025 than previously forecast, with U.S. tariffs, if implemented, likely to weigh on growth. "The bank will pay close attention to the possible impact of the relevant developments on the overall economy and the financial system, and will take timely measures to promote domestic financial stability," the central bank said, without elaborating. While the foreign exchange market has become more volatile, it has remained relatively stable over the long-term, and the bond market has not experienced any significant fluctuations, it said. But if U.S. tariffs affect the ability of households and the corporate sector to service their debt, then that could have a detrimental effect on financial institutions' profitability and capital adequacy. A semiconductor powerhouse that runs a large trade surplus with the U.S., Taiwan was facing duties of 32% on its U.S. imports until U.S. President Donald Trump paused tariffs for 90 days to allow negotiations to take place. Earlier this month, the central bank asked banks to follow foreign exchange settlement rules, following a surge in the Taiwan dollar in recent weeks on speculation that Washington has asked Taipei to allow it to strengthen as part of tariff talks. Taiwan's central bank has denied the U.S. made such a request. In Thursday's report, the central bank also said that life insurance companies with large domestic and foreign investment portfolios are exposed to higher market risks from volatility on global financial markets. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard and Liang-sa Loh; Editing by Rachna Uppal)
CNA
17 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Taiwan central bank will take 'timely' steps to ensure financial stability
TAIPEI :Taiwan's central bank will take "timely" measures to ensure financial stability in the face of uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, geopolitical conflict, climate change and market volatility, it said on Thursday. In its annual financial stability report, the central bank said the uncertainty could adversely affect global economic development and pose risks to Taiwan's own financial stability. Taiwan's trade-reliant economy is expected to grow at a slightly slower pace in 2025 than previously forecast, with U.S. tariffs, if implemented, likely to weigh on growth. "The bank will pay close attention to the possible impact of the relevant developments on the overall economy and the financial system, and will take timely measures to promote domestic financial stability," the central bank said, without elaborating. While the foreign exchange market has become more volatile, it has remained relatively stable over the long-term, and the bond market has not experienced any significant fluctuations, it said. But if U.S. tariffs affect the ability of households and the corporate sector to service their debt, then that could have a detrimental effect on financial institutions' profitability and capital adequacy. A semiconductor powerhouse that runs a large trade surplus with the U.S., Taiwan was facing duties of 32 per cent on its U.S. imports until U.S. President Donald Trump paused tariffs for 90 days to allow negotiations to take place. Earlier this month, the central bank asked banks to follow foreign exchange settlement rules, following a surge in the Taiwan dollar in recent weeks on speculation that Washington has asked Taipei to allow it to strengthen as part of tariff talks. Taiwan's central bank has denied the U.S. made such a request. In Thursday's report, the central bank also said that life insurance companies with large domestic and foreign investment portfolios are exposed to higher market risks from volatility on global financial markets.
Reuters
18 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Taiwan central bank will take 'timely' steps to ensure financial stability
TAIPEI, May 29 (Reuters) - Taiwan's central bank will take "timely" measures to ensure financial stability in the face of uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, geopolitical conflict, climate change and market volatility, it said on Thursday. In its annual financial stability report, the central bank said the uncertainty could adversely affect global economic development and pose risks to Taiwan's own financial stability. Taiwan's trade-reliant economy is expected to grow at a slightly slower pace in 2025 than previously forecast, with U.S. tariffs, if implemented, likely to weigh on growth. "The bank will pay close attention to the possible impact of the relevant developments on the overall economy and the financial system, and will take timely measures to promote domestic financial stability," the central bank said, without elaborating. While the foreign exchange market has become more volatile, it has remained relatively stable over the long-term, and the bond market has not experienced any significant fluctuations, it said. But if U.S. tariffs affect the ability of households and the corporate sector to service their debt, then that could have a detrimental effect on financial institutions' profitability and capital adequacy. A semiconductor powerhouse that runs a large trade surplus with the U.S., Taiwan was facing duties of 32% on its U.S. imports until U.S. President Donald Trump paused tariffs for 90 days to allow negotiations to take place. Earlier this month, the central bank asked banks to follow foreign exchange settlement rules, following a surge in the Taiwan dollar in recent weeks on speculation that Washington has asked Taipei to allow it to strengthen as part of tariff talks. Taiwan's central bank has denied the U.S. made such a request. In Thursday's report, the central bank also said that life insurance companies with large domestic and foreign investment portfolios are exposed to higher market risks from volatility on global financial markets.
Argaam
21 hours ago
- Business
- Argaam
S&P maintains 'A-' credit rating on GIG; outlook positive
Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) announced that the global rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) maintained its 'A-' credit rating on the company with a positive outlook. In a statement to Tadawul, the insurer said the rating reaffirms the company's strong capabilities in managing its operations and financial strategies. It also highlights GIG's ability to achieve growth and profitability while preserving long-term financial stability.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Fed Disbands Climate Groups Studying Financial Stability Risks
The Federal Reserve has disbanded a number of internal groups set up to help the US central bank identify and respond to financial stability threats posed by climate change. Among those dismantled are the Supervision Climate Committee and the Financial Stability Climate Committee, which were established in early 2021. That's around the time the Fed — under President Joe Biden — began to speak more openly about the financial implications of a hotter planet and increasingly erratic weather patterns. Former Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said at the time that the two committees were part of an effort to build 'institutional capacity and knowledge' on climate risks and vulnerabilities.
