Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Boosts Forex Transparency with Quarterly Reports as Reserves Rebound

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The central bank will align with global standards after a US agreement, as December forex reserves climb back above US$600bn despite capital outflows.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Flags Stability Risks as AI Boom Shifts Financing to Debt, Private Credit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2026

New report notes the boom is supporting Asian growth but warns of risks from rising leverage and a disconnect between equity and debt valuations.

Capital / Liquidity

New KDIC Chief Targets Pre-emptive Crisis Response, Fund System Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The new president has outlined key tasks including the introduction of a financial stability account and a review of insurance rates.

Capital / Liquidity

China Extends Bulk Bad Loan Disposal Policy to 2026 Amid Rising Defaults

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

Regulators give banks another year to offload soured loans as lenders grapple with rising consumer defaults and deteriorating asset quality.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Expand Cross-Border Fund Rules, Deepen FX Reforms in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

The FX regulator will roll out nationwide MNC cash pooling, expand banking reforms, and call for cheaper SME hedging products.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Consults on Prudential Framework for Bank Dividends

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The prudential norms will link banks’ dividend payouts to profitability and capital strength, introduce graded payout caps, and tighten oversight of profit remittances.

Capital / Liquidity

Macau Upgrades RMB Liquidity Tools and Expands Bond Repo Access

By Mark Johnston | 07/01/2026

The Monetary Authority of Macau has introduced new swap facilities and bond repurchase measures following an expanded agreement with China’s central bank.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Orders Banks to Bolster Debt Relief Notices, Dormant Asset Refunds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2026

The FSS will require lenders to issue separate debt adjustment notices and will publish firms' performance on returning dormant assets.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Announces Additional Funds to Boost SME Financing

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

BNM has announced an additional MYR 2.5 billion in funding to support SMEs,as part of efforts to widen access to credit, particularly for first-time borrowers and smaller firms.