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Capital / Liquidity
Japan’s FSA Pushes Regional Banks Beyond Loans
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025
The FSA is calling on regional banks to go beyond traditional lending by helping local businesses raise equity, advising on funding strategies and facilitating deals.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SEC Overhauls Rules for Brokers Facing Capital Shortfalls
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025
The SEC says the new regulations establish a clear protocol for failing firms, including provisions for client asset transfers and a waiver for breaches caused by digital asset volatility.
Capital / Liquidity
Thailand SEC Eases Capital Requirements For Digital Asset Custodians
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025
The SEC has lowered capital requirements and set a zero-risk weighting for certain digital tokens to reduce costs and encourage domestic custody services.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations
By Editors | 04/09/2025
The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.
Capital / Liquidity
New Provisioning Rules Threaten Credit Access for Bangladesh Businesses
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025
BB and the ABB have expressed concerns that new provisioning rules have caused a decline in lending to cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Capital / Liquidity
China Launches Subsidised Loan Programme to Spur Consumer Spending
By Editors | 03/09/2025
The year-long scheme offers a one percentage point interest subsidy on loans from 24 designated banks to boost spending.
Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh Regulators Take Action Against Underfunded Brokerages
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025
The BSEC has ordered DSE to act against two brokerage houses over serious net worth shortfalls, while BB moves to liquidate nine debt-ridden NBFIs.
Capital / Liquidity
New Zealand Eases Foreign Buyer Ban for High-Value Homes
By Editors | 02/09/2025
The change allows holders of the 'Active Investor Plus' visa to buy one luxury property, aiming to attract capital and boost the economy.
Capital / Liquidity
Higher Deposit Insurance Limit Takes Effect in South Korea
By Editors | 02/09/2025
This is the first increase in 24 years, aiming to bolster public confidence and financial market stability.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Enhance Margin Collateral Arrangements from 2 October
By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2025
HKEX will align interest paid on cash collateral with overnight rates and halve fees for non-cash collateral.
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