CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

China Rolls Out Loan Subsidies for Consumers and Businesses

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

Regulators will offer state-funded interest subsidies on personal consumer loans and business loans in key service sectors to stimulate the economy.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Rolls Out Support Package to Offset Impact of US Tariffs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The Ministry of Finance has outlined six financial, administrative, and tax relief measures to support businesses affected by new US tariffs.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Streamlines Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

Bangladesh Bank has eliminated several duplicate hard copy submissions to reduce redundancy, effective from the September 2025 quarter.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea's KCMI Calls for Bond Reforms to Support Stablecoin Market

By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

KCMI report says a lack of short-term government bonds and restrictive laws are hindering plans for a local stablecoin.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Launches New Web-Based SME Credit Risk Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

The BSP says the new web-based system aims to improve loan assessment and reduce collateral dependence using anonymised statistical data.

Capital / Liquidity

SBV Ordered to Prepare Roadmap for Ending Quota System for Credit Growth

By Mark Johnston | 12/08/2025

Instead of a quota, the SBV will build a new set of standards and criteria for credit institutions to ensure they operate in an "efficient and healthy" manner.

Capital / Liquidity

India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

By Editors | 12/08/2025

The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Finalises New Public Disclosure Rules for Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

Rules mandate annual disclosure of audited financials and detailed risk-based capital data, applying to local, foreign and run-off insurers from 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Grants First Universal Banking Licence in Over 10 Years

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The RBI has granted 'in-principle' approval to AU Small Finance Bank Ltd, outlining a clear regulatory path for other small finance banks.