Capital / Liquidity

Market Infrastructure

India Reportedly Plans New Mergers of Public Sector Banks

By Editors | 20/10/2025

Four smaller state-owned banks may be merged with larger rivals as part of a government plan with a roadmap expected by FY27.

Sanctions

Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Unveils 15-Year Transition Plan for New Insurer Solvency Regime

By Editors | 20/10/2025

Insurers given optional measures to phase in capital requirements for interest rate and other risks under the new TW-ICS framework.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s IFSCA Proposes Easing Credit Rules for GIFT City Banking Units

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

New consultation proposes easing rules on loans to directors and company share buybacks, signalling a relaxation of credit restrictions within GIFT City.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Launch Consumer Finance Watchdog and Stability Fund

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

New committee to evaluate financial policy as regulator pushes consumer-centric reforms and new liabilities for financial firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea Imposes New Curbs on Banks to Cool Property Market

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

New rules include tiered mortgage caps, higher risk-weights for banks, and expanded debt service ratio calculations to rein in household debt.

Enforcement

APRA Lifts Final A$500 Million Capital Add-On From Westpac

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The move follows the bank's completion of a multi-year risk remediation programme required under a 2020 court enforceable undertaking.