SBP designates UBL, HBL, NBP as D-SIBs for 2026

PSX Update • Aug 21, 2026

The State Bank of Pakistan has designated United Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited, and National Bank of Pakistan as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2026, requiring the three lenders to hold additional capital buffers under its D-SI

August 21, 2026 (MLN ): The State Bank of Pakistan has designated United Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited, and National Bank of Pakistan as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2026, requiring the three lenders to hold additional capital buffers under its D-SIB framework. The central bank informed that the designation was made under the Framework for Domestic Systemically Important Banks, first publish...