CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

China Allows Insurers to Invest in Gold for the First Time

By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025

China’s NFRA has launched a pilot programme permitting ten major insurance firms to invest up to one percent of their assets in gold.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Consults on Amendments to Banking Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2025

The amendments to certain definitions or provisions aim to enhance clarity and align with the Basel framework.

Capital / Liquidity

China Issues New Concentration Risk Guidelines for Insurance Groups

By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025

China’s NFRA has released new guidelines aimed at enhancing risk management within insurance groups.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Banks Execute First Repo Trades Using Mainland Bonds as Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2025

HSBC, BOCHK, StanChart and Hang Seng were among the first banks to execute offshore yuan repo transactions on Monday.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Unveils Details of New RMB Trade Financing Liquidity Facility

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2025

Banks that have the required governance and controls in place can start tapping the new facility on a pilot basis starting 28 February 2025.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Proposes Updates to Credit Risk Management Principles

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

The updates are aimed at aligning with the current Basel Framework, updating references, and removing outdated or redundant provisions.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Cuts Interest Rates and Defers New Banking Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 08/02/2025

The interest rate cut is the first in nearly five years. Implementation of three major banking regulations will be deferred.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Finds $268m of Improper Loans at Three Banks

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2025

Woori had improper loans totalling KRW 233.4 billion. Staff at KB Kookmin and NH Nonghyup colluded with brokers to issue fraudulent loans.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS 2025-26 Work Programme Endorsed by GHOS

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2025

The work programme focuses on Basel III implementation, safeguarding bank resilience, and initiatives related to the digitalisation of finance.