CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Bank Warns of Increasing Climate Related Financial Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

Bangladesh Bank released its first climate stress testing report, revealing that flood risks could result in capital shortfalls at banks.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh: Dozens of Banks Miss Deadline to Financial Annual Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2025

23 of Bangladesh’s 36 listed banks are waiting for the central bank’s approval to finalise their annual financial reports so they can report results to their boards and shareholders.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Outlines Path Ahead for Deposit Taker Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

RBNZ details next steps for new deposit taker rules, including liquidity, disclosure, and depositor compensation. Decisions on capital rules will come later.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Offers Guidance on Enterprise Value-Backed Lending

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2025

The FSA is encouraging FIs to move away from a purely formulaic approach to loan evaluation and provisioning and to exercise more judgment.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Publishes Research on Climate-related Scenario Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2025

The research is intended to guide Japanese banks and insurers in strengthening their resilience to climate-related risks and developing robust transition plans.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Prepares to Increase Deposit Insurance Coverage Limit

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

The FSC is preparing to double the deposit insurance coverage limit to KRW 100 million, with implementation expected sometime after September.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Finalises Updates to Reporting Standard for Capital Adequacy

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2025

APRA will collect data on unrealised losses for securities in the liquid asset portfolio that are not measured at fair value.

Big Picture

Hong Kong Banks Could Face Surge in Bad Loans: Fitch Ratings

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2025

Hong Kong’s banking sector faces a potential rise in non-performing loans due to a “lingering property sector malaise” and US tariffs.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam to Further Bolster Credit for Key Sectors as US Tariffs Bite

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2025

The SBV is directed to maintain financial market stability and ensure credit is channelled towards sectors hit hardest by US tariffs.