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SBP names HBL, UBL, NBP as systemically important banks for 2026

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  • SBP designates HBL, UBL, and NBP as systemically important for 2026.
  • The banks must meet higher capital requirements by March 2027.
  • The designation is part of a framework to mitigate systemic financial risk.

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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has identified Habib Bank Limited, United Bank Limited, and National Bank of Pakistan as the country's Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2026. This annual designation, based on factors like size and complexity, subjects the banks to enhanced supervision. They will be required to maintain additional capital buffers by March 2027 to strengthen their resilience against financial shocks and mitigate systemic risk to the economy.

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The State Bank of Pakistan has designated Habib Bank Limited (HBL), United Bank Limited (UBL), and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for the year 2026.

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