CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Sees First Ever Issuance of ASEAN Social SRI Sukuk

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2025

The MYR 200 million issuance will be used by the national mortgage corporation to fund the purchase of affordable home financing.

Capital / Liquidity

India Proposes Overhaul of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

New Bill introduces out-of-court resolutions, group and cross-border insolvency frameworks, and clarifies creditor priority over government dues.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Banks Can Manage Commercial Property Risks, HKMA Chief Affirms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

Eddie Yue highlighted banks' strong capital and profitability as buffers against rising loan defaults driven by the stressed CRE sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Eases FX Rules for Exporters in Specialised Zones

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2025

New rules aim to create parity, improve liquidity management by allowing firms in special zones to hold full export proceeds temporarily.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Overhauls Small Business Debt Fund as Applications Surge

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The FSC is relaxing eligibility rules and boosting support for the “New Start Fund” after on-site consultations with business owners.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Revise Accounting Rules to Boost Infrastructure, VC Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Regulators have clarified rules for infrastructure funds to reduce earnings volatility and are reviewing guidelines for venture capital investments.

Market Infrastructure

India Finalises 'Global Access Provider' Framework for GIFT IFSC

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

The framework establishes a formal authorisation process for 'Global Access Providers' and introduces stricter capital, disclosure, and operational requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

China Evergrande to be Delisted in Hong Kong on 25 August

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The move marks a final chapter for the world’s most indebted developer after it failed to meet trading resumption requirements following a court-ordered liquidation.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea to Offer Credit Amnesty Programme to Tackle Debt Overhang

By Mark Johnston | 14/08/2025

The programme targets up to 3.24 million small-sum borrowers with debts of KRW 50 million or less, aiming to boost credit scores and support economic recovery.