How Nigeria's FX reforms impacts banks
Analysts say Nigerian banks with significant dollar exposures are expected to benefit from the depreciation of the naira resulting from the floating of the currency. Muyiwa Oni, Regional Head, Equity Research for West Africa at Standard Bank joins CNBC Africa for more on this as the MPC gets set to announce its next move.
Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:01:42 GMT
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- Mixed impact on banks' balance sheets following exchange rate adjustment
- Challenges related to capital adequacy ratios due to bloated risk-weighted assets
- Focus on improving transmission of policy rates into the market by the Monetary Policy Committee
Nigerian banks are bracing for the impact of significant dollar exposures as the naira depreciates due to the floating of the currency. Muyiwa Oni, Regional Head of Equity Research for West Africa at Standard Bank, shared insights on the expected effects on banks' balance sheets following the adjustment of the exchange rate. Oni highlighted the mixed impact on banks' balance sheets, noting that while some have seen revaluation gains that have bolstered earnings and capital positions, there are challenges related to capital adequacy ratios due to bloated risk-weighted assets. The interview with CNBC Africa shed light on the opportunities and risks facing Nigerian banks amid the current economic landscape. The discussion also touched on the Monetary Policy Committee's upcoming decisions and their potential implications for the banking sector. As the MPC meeting looms, stakeholders are keen to see how monetary policy adjustments will affect banks and if measures will be taken to improve the transmission of policy rates into the market. The conversation delved into key issues such as the cash reserve ratio, the standing deposit facility, and the broader outlook for the banking industry in Nigeria.
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