The Bank wishes to inform that effective 3 May 2017, banking institutions are no longer required to maintain a reserve fund.

The Bank expects banking institutions to exercise prudence before submitting an application to distribute the reserves as dividends. The Bank wishes to inform that in considering the dividend application, the Bank shall consider, among others, the banking institution’s ability to comply with the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer requirement and any other buffers that the Bank may specify.

Details can be found in the following documents:

• Capital Funds
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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