Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand Banks Call on Lawmakers to Reconsider Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2025

New Zealand’s large banks have asked lawmakers to consider whether the capital rules set by the RBNZ are too onerous.

Capital / Liquidity

Industry Bodies Caution Against FSB Proposals for Addressing NBFI Leverage

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

UK Finance and ISDA said regulators should first improve their use of existing data before imposing new reporting requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Calls on FIs to Bolster Consumer Protection Measures

By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2025

The FSS urged financial firms to take a responsible attitude towards consumer rights, and conduct self-inspections on their consumer protection systems.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Launch Pilot Programme to Promote IP-backed Loans

By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2025

Regulators have set out plans to implement a pilot programme for a new ecosystem for intellectual property finance.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Lowers Daily Cash Reserve Ratio Requirement

By Editors | 10/03/2025

The daily CRR requirement for commercial banks was lowered to 3.0% but the bi-weekly average CRR remains unchanged at 4%.

Capital / Liquidity

China Expands Equity Investment Pilot Programme for Banks

By Editors | 09/03/2025

More banks and insurance firms will be allowed to participate in making equity investments through financial asset investment companies.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Boost Financing Support for Property & Tech Sectors

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/03/2025

The NFRA will extend the white list of property projects that are eligible to receive bank financing.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Extend PF Loan Inspections to Smaller Savings Banks

By Mark Johnston | 07/03/2025

The joint FSS-KDIC inspections will examine internal controls, self-recovery plans and liquidity response capabilities of savings banks.

Capital / Liquidity

China Confirms Plans to Inject Capital Into Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2025

The government’s annual work report said sovereign bonds will be used to replenish CET1 capital, among a series of plans to safeguard the financial sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Scrutinises Insurers’ Offshore Reinsurance Deals

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

The regulator has requested information from insurers regarding their reinsurance arrangements and exposure to offshore firms.

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