BRSA grants temporary capital relief for share buybacks by publicly traded banks

The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) has introduced a new regulation regarding share buybacks by publicly traded banks following volatility in financial markets.

According to the board's decision, shares acquired by publicly traded banks through buybacks after September 16, 2026, will not be deducted from core capital until December 31, 2026.

The regulation aims to temporarily limit the impact that bank buyback transactions may have on core capital. These shares will also be excluded from the calculations of the amount subject to credit risk and the amount subject to market risk.

The decision was taken during a period when measures for financial markets are continuing following default and liquidity issues experienced in certain funds.