CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tweaks Financial Statement Disclosure Guidelines

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

RBI issued clarificationsaim to address queries from the IBA on certain aspects of disclosures in financial statements.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Adopts New Auction Method for Lending to Banks

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

Lenders will bid for one-year loans at varying interest rates, helping to move towards a more market-driven pricing mechanism.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Central Bank to Phase Out Credit Growth Quotas

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/03/2025

The quota system, introduced in 2011, has been identified as a barrier to loan access despite surplus liquidity in the banking sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Raises Foreign Ownership Cap in Select Banks to 49%

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/03/2025

While not applying to state-owned commercial banks, Vietnam believes attracting foreign investment will boost financial capacity and improve governance.

Capital / Liquidity

BOT Eases Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

Until 30 June 2026, homebuyers will be allowed to take out loans of up to 100 percent of collateral value for certain homes.

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FSS Korea Downgrades Woori Group Following Evaluation

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

The FSS said Woori Financial Group demonstrated weaknesses in risk management, oversight of major financial decisions, and internal transaction monitoring.

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Final Basel III Reforms Provided Benefits to APAC Banks – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2025

The positive impact on APAC banks’ capital ratios is attributed to their lower reliance on internal models.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Pushes Forward Reforms for Strengthen Savings Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

The FSC plans to introduce measures in H2 2025 to address the growing divide between large and small savings banks.

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Taiwan Mandates Central Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2025

TAIFEX launched OTC clearing services for TWD IRS contracts in 2022, but central clearing has not yet been mandatory.