CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

ESG / Sustainability

China’s Next Climate Plan: Heavy Industry and Transition Finance

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 11/08/2025

As Beijing confronts the challenge of decarbonising its heavy industries, transition finance is emerging as a critical tool for its next climate chapter, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Releases Final Co-lending Framework Effective January 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/08/2025

The framework requires the lender to retain at least 10 percent of individual loan exposures on its books and clearly disclose roles and responsibilities to borrowers.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Defines Scope for Foreign Bond Trading by Brokers

By Editors | 09/08/2025

New rules set strict credit rating, position limit, and internal control requirements for proprietary trading in foreign currency debt.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Wealth Fund Launches Programme to Support Mid-Tier Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2025

The sovereign wealth fund’s Dana Impak initiative aims to strengthen MTCs’ capabilities, improve access to capital, and drive innovation.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Rolls Out Unified Framework for Non-Fund Based Credit Facilities

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2025

The framework aims to strengthen risk management, deepen corporate bond markets, and modernise the issuance of guarantees and credit enhancements across regulated entities.

Securities / Derivatives

Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

Capital / Liquidity

Chinese Banks Prepare for Introduction of Loan Subsidy Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

State-owned banks are gearing up for a new interest subsidy policy to boost consumption, but are waiting for implementation guidance from regulators.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.

Capital / Liquidity

China Directs Financial Sector to Fuel 'New Industrialisation' Drive

By Mark Johnston | 06/08/2025

Regulators have outlined a multi-year plan to steer loans, bonds, and equity financing towards strategic sectors like semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.