CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Lifts Small Business Principal Forgiveness to 90%

By Editors | 16/07/2025

FSC to inject KRW 700 billion into its New Start Fund, expanding eligibility and easing repayment terms from September.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Eases Bank Branching Rules to Promote Asset Management Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

The FSC is exempting banks from key requirements to encourage them to open branches in designated asset management zones.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Central Bank Warns Foreign Investors on Capital Control Breaches

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The central bank is stepping up enforcement to curb speculative inflows and manage a surging currency without direct market intervention.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Clarifies Gold and Silver Pledge Rules for Agriculture, MSE Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2025

Voluntary use of precious metals as collateral will not affect priority sector lending status, said India's central bank.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Consults On Capital Rule Overhaul for OTC Derivatives Dealers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The SFC is consulting on Basel III-aligned rules, creating new categories for dealers and introducing the first capital treatments for virtual asset derivatives.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Expand Real Estate Loan Oversight to Online Investment and Lending Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2025

The move comes amid concerns that alternative lenders may be used to bypass the recently imposed mortgage cap for housing purchases in regulated areas.

Capital / Liquidity

China Adjusts Insurer Assessment Model to Spur Longer-term Investments

By Editors | 15/07/2025

China has introduced a new "5+3+1" performance assessment model for state-owned insurers, aiming to reduce short-term pressures and guide more capital into the stock market.

Capital / Liquidity

India Mulls Granting New Bank Licenses to Power Growth

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

India plans to allow large companies to start banks and ease foreign investment rules to strengthen the banking sector and support rapid economic growth.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Bank Tightens Provisioning Rules for NBFI Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has mandated NBFIs to provision up to 100% for potential losses in shares, bonds, mutual funds, and subsidiaries to enhance transparency and curb hidden risks.