Capital / Liquidity

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia’s OJK Strengthens Capital and Liquidity Rules for Islamic Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The OJK has issued two new regulations introducing liquidity, funding, and leverage requirements for Islamic banks to align with global Basel III and IFSB standards.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Flags Risk Modelling Gaps After Bank Stress Test

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

The RBNZ has found that major banks can withstand a severe recession and bank run, but has flagged poor modelling of sectoral risks and heavy reliance on central bank liquidity.

Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Warns Banks of Real Estate and Stock Market Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The BOJ warned that surging property and equity prices, along with growing exposure to foreign investors and riskier lending practices, could threaten financial stability.

Fintech / Regtech

Sri Lanka Launches Registry for Movable Asset Lending

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

The new system, based on the 2024 Secured Transactions Act, allows lenders to register security interests in movable and intangible collateral.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea's 'New Leap' Bad Bank Buys $3.79B of Debt in First Purchase

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

State fund halts collections on debt from 340,000 individuals and prepares to buy delinquent loans from private financial institutions.

Capital / Liquidity

Banking Sector Challenges RBNZ on Proposed Capital Rule Changes

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

The industry argues proposals don't align with international norms and lack a robust cost-benefit analysis, while smaller lenders raise concerns about proportionality.

Capital / Liquidity

ICBC to Absorb Troubled Bank of Jinzhou in State-Led Rescue

By Editors | 31/10/2025

The move marks the culmination of a multi-year crisis and highlights China's strategy of using large banks to resolve regional financial risks.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Obligation for Top Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

The move is part of a broader 'productive finance' push by regulators to shift capital from real estate to innovative industries.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Details New Liquidity, Lending, and Foreign Branch Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The RBNZ is consulting on new standards covering liquidity, lending, foreign branches, and depositor protection to implement the Deposit Takers Act, which passed in 2023.