CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

China to Implement Tech Finance Reforms to Boost Innovation Funding

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025

Chinese regulators are expanding bond market initiatives and increasing lending support for science and technology sectors.

Capital / Liquidity

China Unveils 23-Point Plan to Boost SME Financing

By Editors | 27/05/2025

New measures aim to increase lending, cut borrowing costs, and improve efficiency for SMEs, focusing on key sectors like foreign trade and tech.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Creates More “Flexible” Economic Capital Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

The revision strengthens risk provisioning and provides greater flexibility in surplus transfers, aiming to bolster RBI’s resilience to withstand financial shocks.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Delays FRTB to 2027 Amid Competitiveness Fears

By Editors | 27/05/2025

A decision has been made to delay FRTB implementation to preserve the ability of EU banks to compete internationally.

AML / KYC

HKMA Issues Two Consultations on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

The first consultation proposes regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers seeking authorisation. The second proposes AML/CFT requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.

Capital / Liquidity

Over Half of Distressed Real Estate PF Loans Reorganised, Says FSS

By Thisanka Siripala | 27/05/2025

The FSS has provided an update on progress made by lenders to clean up non-performing real estate project financing loans.

Capital / Liquidity

China Lowers Upper Limit of Deposit Rates Banks Can Offer

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

The move is intended to prevent bank interest margins from shrinking further and encourage consumer spending and investment.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Introduce Self-Regulation for Payment Gateway Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2025

PG companies will be required to safeguard a minimum of 60 percent of their settlement funds through bank deposits, trusts or payment guarantee insurance.