Capital / Liquidity

    ESG / Sustainability

    FSS Korea Targets Succession Planning in Governance Push

    By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

    The FSS has launched a governance task force and is demanding that boards include specialists in IT and consumer protection, citing recent data breaches and misselling scandals.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Consults on Valuation Framework for Bank Resolutions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    The HKMA seeks industry feedback on a proposed code of practice for valuing failing banks before, during, and after resolution.

    Capital / Liquidity

    ECB Proposes Overhaul of Bank Capital Rules, Casting Doubt on AT1 Bonds

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    One of the proposals is to completely remove AT1s from the going-concern capital stack, similar to the approach taken by Australia and New Zealand.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Officials Seek to Double Capacity of National Stabilisation Fund

    By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

    The fund’s executive committee seeks to raise commercial bank borrowing limits to combat volatility as market capitalisation and foreign participation soar.

    Capital / Liquidity

    S. Korea to Launch New Task Force to Stem Won Slide

    By Mark Johnston | 11/12/2025

    Seoul heightens scrutiny on securities firms and exporters while considering unprecedented debt issuance by the National Pension Service to stabilise the KRW.

    Capital / Liquidity

    AMRO: Singapore’s Financial System Resilient but Faces External Shocks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

    Singapore’s banking system remains robust, but AMRO warns that rising external risks, capital inflows and overseas property exposures require vigilance and targeted policy action.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indonesia Banking Body Backs OJK’s Call for Mergers Among Small Lenders

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

    The banking association says smaller lenders must consolidate to stay competitive, citing high risk levels and widening efficiency gaps that undermine long-term viability.

     

    Securities / Derivatives

    China: UBS Executes First Futures Trade for QFII Using CGBs as Margin

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    The move follows new SHFE rules allowing foreign investors to use government bonds for margin, a key step China's market liberalisation.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASEAN+3 Watchdog Urges Closer IMF Links Amid Rising Global Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    A commentary from AMRO highlights underused crisis funds and calls for structured cooperation to counter new economic threats.

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Cuts Capital Charges for Insurers to Spur Long-Term Equity Investment

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

    The NFRA has lowered risk weightings for insurers’ stock holdings to cultivate “patient capital.”

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