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Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea to Boost Support for Small Business Credit Access
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025
FSC Secretary General Kwon Dae-young outlined five key priorities ranging from cheaper loans and better digital access to loan data, to simplified government support systems.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Issues Updated Guidance on IRB Model Validation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025
The updated guidance introduces stricter requirements on data architecture, conceptual model soundness, group-wide systems, and the use of external benchmarks
Market Infrastructure
G20 Backs Central Bank Independence, Agrees Path on NBFI Risk and Tax
By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025
In a rare show of unity, G20 finance ministers issued their first joint communiqué since October 2024, stressing central bank independence.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product
By Editors | 18/07/2025
Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP to Enhance Regulatory Framework for Digital-Centric Banks
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025
The Philippine central bank is drafting rules to assess digital adoption in traditional banks. AI risk guidelines are also in development.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks
By Editors | 18/07/2025
MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.
Capital / Liquidity
SBV Proposes Bank Rating Rules to Align with Basel III
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025
The central bank proposed stricter asset quality metrics, incentives for early adoption of Basel capital standards, and a higher classification threshold for large banks.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Rejects Rumours About Possible Establishment of 'Bad Bank'
By Editors | 18/07/2025
The HKMA has dismissed reports that lenders were discussing the establishment of a new vehicle to handle rising non-performing loans.
Fintech / Regtech
BCBS Paper Maps Framework for Effective Bank Supervision
By Editors | 18/07/2025
New paper highlights a shift to outcome-focused supervision, resting on robust tools, proactive culture, and cross-border cooperation.
Capital / Liquidity
China Sets 'Red Lines' for Provincial Level Bad Debt Managers
By Editors | 17/07/2025
New nationwide rules impose strict risk limits and prohibit local bad debt managers from providing financing for hidden government debt.
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