Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Paper Propose Simplifying Bank Capital Stack to Boost Effectiveness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

A nNew BIS paper suggests a single CET1 minimum, a new universal bail-in debt layer, and more usable buffers to cut complexity.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Tightens Rules on Bank, FHCs on Investments in Financial Institutions

By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2025

FSC revises investment rules, requiring controlling stakes, stricter capital planning and disclosure for banks and financial holding companies.

Capital / Liquidity

Indian Government Revives Proposal to Merge State-Owned Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The government is reassessing the long-pending proposal as improved financials prompt a fresh push toward consolidating state-owned general insurers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS Planning Rework of Crypto Capital Rules - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

BCBS admits a “different approach” is required regarding risk weightings for stablecoins after major jurisdictions refused implementation.

Capital / Liquidity

CCP Global Calls for Broader Access to Central Bank Deposit Accounts

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

Global clearing group urges regulators to grant PFMIs-compliant CCPs access to central bank deposit accounts to enhance financial stability.

Securities / Derivatives

China Mandates Electronic Savings Bonds in Personal Pensions by 2026

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

China's finance ministry establishes specific underwriting quotas and tripartite data reporting requirements for financial institutions ahead of the June launch.

Capital / Liquidity

China Weighs Nationwide Mortgage Subsidies & Tax Rebates

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

Policymakers are discussing fiscal measures to counter record bad loans and protecting bank stability amid the property crisis.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea Eases Capital Firm Rules, Tightens Payment Gateway Scrutiny

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The FSC chairman has outlined plans to lift telemarketing bans and review rental asset limits to boost "productive finance".

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Governor: Proportionate Framework is Cornerstone of Financial Regulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra outlined a risk-sensitive, hybrid regulatory framework, stressing financial stability as the central bank’s “north star".