Paper Details
Title Constraints Regarding Green Financing Due to Limited Scope of Capital Requirements in Basel Accord. An Evidence from Development Financial Institutions of Pakistan Dealing in Agricultural Finance.
AuthorsMIRZA MUHAMMAD ALI BAIG, NISAR AHMAD and NADIA NASIR
Abstract

The aim of this study is to discuss how the stance of a financial institution in associating a green financing can be developed within an ambiance where monetary organizations are facing the challenges of capital requirements by (BA)-III. Basel regulations would not segregate green loans from other financial facilities regarding risk-weightings. The investigators contend that (BA)-III essentials are not supporting the lending facilities of viable financial activities. Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited-(ZTBL) that plays a vital role in agricultural development sector of Pakistan is examined. The financial institution’s capability to increase lending in lieu of green-projects later by the implementation of (BA)-III is engrossed. Investigators explore that whether risk-weightings of green financing stood level down to 49.70 percent from 100, (ZTBL)’s Capital Adequacy Ratio-(CAR) may be 4.5 percent points higher. Ongoing study assumes the risk-weightage pertaining green loans need to moderate for ordering to boost up viable progress.
Keywords: Sustainable Development Financing-(SDF), Green Banking Loans-(GBL), Financial Institutions-(FI), Basel Accord-(BA), Environment Social and Governance-(ESG), Capital Adequacy Ratio-(CAR), Minimum Capital Requirement-(MCR).

Pages 181-192
Volume 9
Issue 3
Part 2
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DOI/AUN 10.30543/9-3(2020)-14

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