Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Lowers Daily Cash Reserve Ratio Requirement

10/03/2025

The daily CRR requirement for commercial banks was lowered to 3.0% but the bi-weekly average CRR remains unchanged at 4%.

Sanctions

Canada Announces New Myanmar, Iran and Sudan Sanctions

10/03/2025

This is the first time Myanmar’s armed forces has been sanctioned by any government. The designation also covers entities under its control.

Capital / Liquidity

China Expands Equity Investment Pilot Programme for Banks

09/03/2025

More banks and insurance firms will be allowed to participate in making equity investments through financial asset investment companies.

Sanctions

OFAC Withdraws Licence Authorising Chevron’s Venezuela Operations

04/03/2025

A new general licence gives Chevon just 30 days to wind down operations instead of the six-month period normally allowed.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens More Commodity Futures Contracts to Foreign Investors

03/03/2025

Major exchanges in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dailan and Zhengzhou said new contracts are open to QFIs from 4 March.

Sanctions

Canada Sanctions Russian Enablers and Paramilitary Organisations

03/03/2025

New sanctions target key Russian allies, including paramilitary organisations, their leaders, and “others involved in helping Russia wage war in Ukraine”.

Enforcement

Vietnam Launches Probe into Bank Lending Rates

27/02/2025

Commercial banks seen as responsible for negatively impacting lending by raising their interest rates may face penalties.

Capital / Liquidity

BOT Considers Adjusting LTV Rules to Spur Property Market

27/02/2025

Developers and the finance minister have called on the central bank for urgent measures to support the property sector.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Six Hong Kong and Mainland-based Entities

27/02/2025

Secondary sanctions were imposed against Hong Kong and Mainland entities that OFAC says procured drone components on behalf of Iran.