Capital / Liquidity

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Updates Repo Rules, Adds Municipal Bonds as Collateral

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The updated directions refine trading and reporting rules, and streamline participation, settlement, and risk management across India’s repo market.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Approves First Operators Under 'Investment Management Account' Framework

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The approved firms will be able to channel significant funds into corporate finance-related assets and venture investments, but must guarantee investor principal.

Capital / Liquidity

Laos Sets 3pc NPL Target, Tighter FX Rules in New Five-Year Plan

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Bank of the Lao PDR outlines new policy targets following criticism over currency management and inflation control.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand Initiates Broad Reform Plan to Boost Banking Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2025

Government accepts inquiry proposals on capital rules, market entry, and bank transparency to tackle sector concentration and high profits.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Amends OBU Rules to Allow Greater Trade Finance Flexibility

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

New rules allow OBUs to finance enterprises via other banks' Authorised Dealers, subject to strict risk assessment requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

China Mandates Private Capital Access in Major Projects, Boosts SME Financing

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

The State Council rules aim to lift financing for private firms and open sectors from nuclear power to commercial space.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Introduces Basel II-Style Capital Rules for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

New circular tightens risk governance, hitting firms with concentrated portfolios and non-rated bonds, while clarifying margin lending rules.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Clarifies Capital Rules for ADI Trail Commissions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

APRA has permitted conditional netting of trail commission assets, aiming to harmonise capital treatment for banks using different accounting methods.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand Launches 'Social AMC' Scheme to Buy THB 120b in Small-Value NPLs

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Programme to use state AMCs to buy NPLs under THB 100,000, funded by soft loans and reduced FIDF contributions.