Capital / Liquidity

Crypto / Digital Assets

StanChart Warns Stablecoins Could Siphon $500b from Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

Report predicts massive deposit flight by 2028 as pending US legislation paves the way for yield-bearing digital assets to compete with traditional banking models.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Proposes Bank Contribution Exemptions to Boost ‘Stepping Stone’ Lending

By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

The FSC plans to exempt specific transition loans from agency contributions to encourage lending to conscientious borrowers.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Overhauls Rules for Primary Dealers in Government Securities

By Editors | 30/01/2026

New framework introduces mandatory bidding obligations, secondary market turnover targets, and a performance-based ranking system to deepen the government securities market.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Details KRW 3 Trillion Public Tech Fund with Major Tax Incentives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

FSC forms task force to finalise fund structure by March, offering significant tax breaks to drive investment in strategic industries.

Trending

China Eases Key 'Three Red Lines' Rule for Property Debt - Reports

By Editors | 30/01/2026

Reports that Beijing has ended its restrictive leverage metrics for developers fuel a market rally, signalling a major policy shift.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine Plans Tech Board for PSE to Attract High-Growth Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Regulators are developing a new listing board with more flexible rules, inspired by Nasdaq, to help technology startups access public capital.

Trending

Korean Lawmakers to Submit Digital Asset Bill by 17 February

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

The bill would set a KRW 5 billion capital floor for stablecoin issuers and proposes a stricter licensing regime for exchanges.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand Mandates Reporting for Major Gold Traders to Ease Baht Pressure

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

Thailand has introduced new rules requiring large gold dealers to report transaction data to the BOT, aiming to strengthen oversight of gold-related capital flows and curb pressure on the baht.