Capital Adequacy

Korean Banks Seek to Defer Implementation of New Stress Buffer Rules

23/04/2025

In March, corporate lending decreased for the first time in 20 years. The new stress buffer capital requirement will make it more difficult for banks to provide loans to businesses.

Credit Risk

Thailand Announces Measures to Support Firms Impacted by US Tariffs

23/04/2025

The support will include debt repayment extensions, liquidity assistance, and reduced interest rates for businesses affected by the tariffs.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes to Increase REIT Investment Limit for Mutual Funds

23/04/2025

SEBI proposes to increase the single issuer limit and overall exposure limit for mutual fund investment in equity and hybrid REIT and InvIT schemesSEBI proposes to increase the single issuer limit and overall exposure limit on mutual fund investments in equity and hybrid REIT and InvIT schemes

Payments & Settlements

China, Vietnam to Collaborate on Cross-border QR Payments

22/04/2025

ICBC, UnionPay, NAPAS and Vietcombank signed an agreement to establish interoperability between China and Vietnam’s QR code payment infrastructure.

Reporting & Disclosures

SEBI Set to Commence Review of ESG Disclosure Requirements

22/04/2025

A review due to start next month is expected to ease requirements for smaller listed companies to make sustainability and ESG-related disclosures.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Bank to Launch Intraday Liquidity Facility in July – Reports

22/04/2025

A new intraday liquidity facility will help banks avoid fund settlement issues as the existing repo facility is being phased out

Trade Based Money Laundering

Korea Identifies Origin Laundering Cases in Q1 Worth $20m

22/04/2025

The Korea Customs Service said it will focus this year on cracking down on illegal country of origin laundering and circumvention exports as a top priority.

Resolution & Recovery

Philippines, Korea Sign Cooperation MOU on Deposit Insurance

22/04/2025

The MOU supports cooperation and information-sharing, building on a partnership that started in 2014 and was renewed in 2019.

Credit Risk

Taiwan Providing Loan Support to Businesses Affected by US Tariffs

22/04/2025

Businesses can receive government relief loans, reduced lending rates and loan guarantees. Banks will ease collateral requirements and streamline the credit assessment process.