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Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Broaden Access to FX Swaps for Securities Firms
By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025
The Korea Securities Finance Corporation will enter the FX swap market next year, providing securities firms with a new channel to access foreign currency.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Issues Draft Rules for Overhaul of Insurer Capital Rules
By Editors | 23/09/2025
The FSC plans to align with global insurance capital standards by 2026, lowering the headline capital adequacy ratio to 100% and mandating internal risk assessments.
Market Infrastructure
China Regulators Detail Achievements of 14th Five-Year Plan
By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025
Top officials highlight significant lending to the real economy, progress in managing property and local debt risks, and a continued supportive monetary policy.
Capital / Liquidity
China Eases Foreign Investment Rules, Lifts Property Curbs
By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025
Beijing is lifting a long-standing ban on foreign companies purchasing residential property for non-self-use as part of a broader package of reforms.
Capital / Liquidity
OJK Indonesia Probes Suspected Breach of BCA Client Fund Account
By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025
OJK is coordinating with IDX, KPEI and KSEI to mitigate risks and has tightened rules on client fund transfers and withdrawals to safeguard investors.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Eases Loan Repayment Rules Amid Record Defaults
By Mark Johnston | 22/09/2025
BB has introduced new facilities to ease repayment for troubled borrowers, a move welcomed by bankers but flagged as a credit risk.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Chief Brands Regulation a 'Profit Centre', Urges Full Basel III Roll-Out
By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025
BCBS head Erik Thedéen said robust rules are a competitive advantage and a strategic asset, warning against a "race to the bottom" from fragmented implementation.
Capital / Liquidity
India Considers Easing Bank Lending Caps to Boost Infrastructure Finance
By Mark Johnston | 22/09/2025
Regulators are reportedly discussing relaxing a crisis-era rule on large corporate exposures amid a government push for major project funding.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea to Overhaul Capital Rules to Boost Venture Investment
By Editors | 22/09/2025
Regulators will raise mortgage risk weights while lowering them for unlisted equity to steer capital away from real estate into high-tech sectors.
Market Infrastructure
China Advances Banking Law Overhaul to Strengthen Supervision
By Editors | 22/09/2025
A draft amendment approved in principle by the State Council aims to fill regulatory gaps and crack down on illegal financial activities.
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