Capital / Liquidity

    Fintech / Regtech

    Pakistan Amends Non-Bank Lending Rules to Boost Fintech, Inclusion

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    The securities regulator has introduced credit guarantee institutions, raised microfinance loan limits, and revamped peer-to-peer lending frameworks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSB Outlines 2026 Agenda Targeting Crypto, NBFI, Regulatory Alignment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The FSB will prioritise aligning national regulations, tackling risks in non-banks and stablecoins, and improving cross-border resolution frameworks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Intensifies Scrutiny of Bank Property Lending – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The HKMA is increasing calls to lenders and questioning decisions on distressed loans and collateral valuations.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSC Korea Eyes Higher Lending to Low-Credit Borrowers at Internet Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The regulator is reviewing whether KakaoBank, Toss Bank, and K Bank can responsibly expand loans to mid- and low-credit customers amid rising delinquency rates.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Details Hainan's Financial Opening with 'Electronic Fence' Account System

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    Hainan's free trade port will launch special customs operations, underpinned by a new system for freer cross-border capital flows.

    Webinars

    Indonesia’s OJK Standardises Account Management in Commercial Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The new regulation introduces strict governance and oversight requirements for bank account management, tightening controls on inactive accounts to prevent fraud and boost trust.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Nepal Sets up Unit to Coordinate Foreign Investment and Banking Issues

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    Nepal's Ministry of Finance establishes a dedicated unit under its International Economic Relations Division to facilitate services for international investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Targets 25 Percent Free Float to Deepen Capital Markets

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    Indonesia’s OJK plans a phased increase in public share requirements to boost liquidity in South-east Asia’s largest market.

    Capital / Liquidity

    IAIS to Tackle Risks From Alternative Assets, Reinsurance

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    IAIS will enhance monitoring, develop new guidance and review standards after finding concentrated exposures in some insurers and markets.

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