CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore Banks to Take Steps to Reduce Excess Capital – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2025

S&P Global Ratings says the Basel reforms raised capital ratios at Singapore banks, and they are now likely to take steps to cut back on this excess capital.

ESG / Sustainability

Korean Regulators Reveal Results of Climate Change Stress Test

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/03/2025

Under a scenario where no action is taken to reduce emissions, financial firms would face KRW 45.7 trillion in losses by 2100.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Imposes Stricter Dividend Payout Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

Banks will only be allowed to pay cash dividends from current-year profits, prohibiting the use of accumulated profits from previous years.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong IA Consults on Disclosure Rules for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

The IA is consulting on disclosure requirements for insurers under Hong Kong’s new risk-based capital regime.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Amends Financial Support Act to Aid Low-Credit Individuals

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

The move increases contribution rates financial institutions must allocate to a financial support fund for low-income people.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea to Install Formal Insurer Capital Requirements

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/03/2025

The FSC plans to introduce a mandatory threshold for insurers’ basic capital K-ICS ratio to improve capital quality.

Capital / Liquidity

SBV Proposes Amendments to Deposit Insurance Law

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

The proposed amendments hope to enhance financial stability, expand investment options for the DIV, and strengthen deposit protection measures.

Capital / Liquidity

China Further Expands Cross-border FX Pilot for Multinational Firms

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

The programme, which started in 2021 and it currently being piloted in 10 localities, will be expanded to include 16 additional localities.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC to Expand Toolbox to Boost Growth Amid Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said more structural tools would be introduced to stimulate innovation, consumption, and exports.