Capital / Liquidity

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OMFIF Report: Flawed Basel Rules Hinder Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    A global working group calls on regulators to abandon prescriptive architectural rules for blockchain and instead adopt a 'function over form' approach.

    ESG / Sustainability

    NGFS Issues Updated Climate Scenario Analysis Guide for Supervisors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The updated guide reflects maturing practices and introduces short-term scenarios for assessing near-term policy and weather-related shocks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BCBS Finalises Third-Party Risk Rules, Expedites Crypto Standard Review

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The BCBS has approved final principles for third-party risk management and will fast-track a review of the cryptoasset standard.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Pakistan Amends Non-Bank Lending Rules to Boost Fintech, Inclusion

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    The securities regulator has introduced credit guarantee institutions, raised microfinance loan limits, and revamped peer-to-peer lending frameworks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSB Outlines 2026 Agenda Targeting Crypto, NBFI, Regulatory Alignment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The FSB will prioritise aligning national regulations, tackling risks in non-banks and stablecoins, and improving cross-border resolution frameworks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Intensifies Scrutiny of Bank Property Lending – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The HKMA is increasing calls to lenders and questioning decisions on distressed loans and collateral valuations.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSC Korea Eyes Higher Lending to Low-Credit Borrowers at Internet Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The regulator is reviewing whether KakaoBank, Toss Bank, and K Bank can responsibly expand loans to mid- and low-credit customers amid rising delinquency rates.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Details Hainan's Financial Opening with 'Electronic Fence' Account System

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    Hainan's free trade port will launch special customs operations, underpinned by a new system for freer cross-border capital flows.

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