Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

China Eyes State Bank Loans to Clear Local Government Arrears

By Mark Johnston | 15/09/2025

Beijing is reportedly considering a multi-year plan to clear trillions of yuan in unpaid bills, shifting risk to already-strained state lenders.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea's 'Bad Bank' Plan Hits Snag Over FI Funding Dispute - Report

By Mark Johnston | 15/09/2025

A dispute over how to split the KRW 400 billion cost among financial institutions has stalled the planned October launch of a major debt restructuring programme.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Announces TWD 250 Billion Relief Package for Exporters

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The new MOF programme includes a universal TWD 10,000 payment and financial relief for exporters to counter the impact of international headwinds.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines to Develop New Assessment System for Deposit Insurance

By Mark Johnston | 12/09/2025

The PDIC and World Bank will work to develop an assessment system that links the premiums banks pay for deposit insurance to their risk profiles.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Challenges Key Elements of ASX Futures Clearing Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

ISDA supports a dynamic default fund but strongly disagrees with proposals for sizing the fund and recovering losses after a default.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea Tightens Oversight on Online Payment Gateway Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The new rules mandate that settlement funds intended for merchants must be managed through external trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Injecting IDR 200 Trillion into Six State Owned Banks

By Editors | 12/09/2025

New finance minister explicitly bans state banks from using the liquidity boost to purchase government or central bank securities, aiming to force lending.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Banks, Insurers Pass Severe Stress Tests, Regulator Says

By Editors | 12/09/2025

The FSC said all institutions remained above capital minimums under scenarios including economic downturns, market shocks, and climate events.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.