CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Adopts New Auction Method for Lending to Banks

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

Lenders will bid for one-year loans at varying interest rates, helping to move towards a more market-driven pricing mechanism.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Central Bank to Phase Out Credit Growth Quotas

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/03/2025

The quota system, introduced in 2011, has been identified as a barrier to loan access despite surplus liquidity in the banking sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Raises Foreign Ownership Cap in Select Banks to 49%

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/03/2025

While not applying to state-owned commercial banks, Vietnam believes attracting foreign investment will boost financial capacity and improve governance.

Capital / Liquidity

BOT Eases Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

Until 30 June 2026, homebuyers will be allowed to take out loans of up to 100 percent of collateral value for certain homes.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Downgrades Woori Group Following Evaluation

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

The FSS said Woori Financial Group demonstrated weaknesses in risk management, oversight of major financial decisions, and internal transaction monitoring.

Capital / Liquidity

Final Basel III Reforms Provided Benefits to APAC Banks – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2025

The positive impact on APAC banks’ capital ratios is attributed to their lower reliance on internal models.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Pushes Forward Reforms for Strengthen Savings Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

The FSC plans to introduce measures in H2 2025 to address the growing divide between large and small savings banks.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Mandates Central Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2025

TAIFEX launched OTC clearing services for TWD IRS contracts in 2022, but central clearing has not yet been mandatory.

Enforcement

Vietnam’s SCB Receives Restructuring Proposal from Developer

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025

Real estate developer Sun Group is seeking approval for a 15-year rescue plan for Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.