Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Outlines Roadmap to Develop Corporate Bond Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2025

The roadmap aims to reduce reliance on banks for long-term financing, with new rules, infrastructure securitisation and pension reforms aimed at boosting demand for bonds.

Capital / Liquidity

Thai Government, Banks Partner to Tackle Economic Headwinds

By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2025

Thailand's new government and its financial sector align on a 'Quick Big Win' strategy to confront structural economic issues.

Capital / Liquidity

ASEAN Launches Private Markets Council to Tackle Funding Gap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

The new council aims to reduce regulatory friction and triple private capital investment to address the region's limited capacity to fund high-growth companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Broaden Access to FX Swaps for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

The Korea Securities Finance Corporation will enter the FX swap market next year, providing securities firms with a new channel to access foreign currency.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Issues Draft Rules for Overhaul of Insurer Capital Rules

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The FSC plans to align with global insurance capital standards by 2026, lowering the headline capital adequacy ratio to 100% and mandating internal risk assessments.

Market Infrastructure

China Regulators Detail Achievements of 14th Five-Year Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

Top officials highlight significant lending to the real economy, progress in managing property and local debt risks, and a continued supportive monetary policy.

Capital / Liquidity

China Eases Foreign Investment Rules, Lifts Property Curbs

By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

Beijing is lifting a long-standing ban on foreign companies purchasing residential property for non-self-use as part of a broader package of reforms.

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Indonesia Probes Suspected Breach of BCA Client Fund Account

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

OJK is coordinating with IDX, KPEI and KSEI to mitigate risks and has tightened rules on client fund transfers and withdrawals to safeguard investors.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Eases Loan Repayment Rules Amid Record Defaults

By Mark Johnston | 22/09/2025

BB has introduced new facilities to ease repayment for troubled borrowers, a move welcomed by bankers but flagged as a credit risk.