Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

AMRO: Singapore’s Financial System Resilient but Faces External Shocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

Singapore’s banking system remains robust, but AMRO warns that rising external risks, capital inflows and overseas property exposures require vigilance and targeted policy action.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Banking Body Backs OJK’s Call for Mergers Among Small Lenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

The banking association says smaller lenders must consolidate to stay competitive, citing high risk levels and widening efficiency gaps that undermine long-term viability.

Securities / Derivatives

China: UBS Executes First Futures Trade for QFII Using CGBs as Margin

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

The move follows new SHFE rules allowing foreign investors to use government bonds for margin, a key step China's market liberalisation.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN+3 Watchdog Urges Closer IMF Links Amid Rising Global Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

A commentary from AMRO highlights underused crisis funds and calls for structured cooperation to counter new economic threats.

Capital / Liquidity

China Cuts Capital Charges for Insurers to Spur Long-Term Equity Investment

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

The NFRA has lowered risk weightings for insurers’ stock holdings to cultivate “patient capital.”

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Bars Incentive Bonuses Based on Unrealised Income

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Following a review, BB has imposed stricter rules requiring bonuses to be backed by genuine profits and measurable improvements in key performance indicators.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Tightens Capital Rules for Insurers, Holding Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

MAS has issued parallel amendments to its capital and valuation framework, strengthening prudential requirements at both entity and group levels from 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

China Issues Sweeping New Rules for Financial Leasing to Curb Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

New measures effective in 2026 will tighten rules on asset valuation, sale-and-leaseback deals, and risk management to curb 'quasi-credit' activities.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Outlines 'Differentiated Regulation' to Build 'First-Class' Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

The CSRC signals looser capital and leverage rules for top firms and stricter oversight for others to foster global champions.