Capital / Liquidity

    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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