CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Deepens SME Accounting Data Pilot to Boost Lending

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    Regulators are tasking banks with using new standardised data to build credit models and innovate online loan products for small businesses.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Proposes Revised Capital Rules for Insurers' Mainland China, HK Operations

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The FSC plans to amend capital adequacy requirements for overseas expansion to align with the new solvency regime taking effect in 2026.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Move to Make Property Curbs Permanent for Foreign Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

    Lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to curb speculative foreign investment in real estate and address claims of reverse discrimination against locals.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Proposes Overhaul of Liquidity Risk Rules for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    The draft guidelines call for stronger governance, stress testing, contingency plans and early-warning systems to address fast-moving liquidity risks in the digital era.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea: New FSS Chief Puts Banks on Notice Over Consumer Protection

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin has warned of strict penalties for misselling scandals and urged a shift away from "easy interest business".

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Passes Bill to Create KRW 100 Trillion KDB Fund for Tech Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

    New law establishes advanced industries fund via Korea Development Bank, easing capital rules to scale support for strategic tech sectors.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Considers New Rules to Curb Risks at NBFCs

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The RBI is looking to harmonise rules for banks and non-bank lenders to reduce risks from complex and duplicate lending structures.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Australia's Plan to Uncap Home Guarantee Scheme Prompts Mixed Reaction

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    The government has removed all limits on its low-deposit mortgage guarantee scheme, but insurers and economists warn it will inflate prices and create reckless debt.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Launches Sweeping Probe into Banking Sector Leadership

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    Authorities initiate investigations into top officials from 24 banks and Bangladesh Bank over 15 years of alleged financial misconduct.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Shanghai Eases Home-buying Rules to Shore Up Property Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

    Unlimited suburban purchases and mortgage rate cuts in Shanghai follow Beijing’s lead to stabilise China’s housing sector.

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