Capital / Liquidity

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Releases Consolidated Regulations for Payment Aggregators

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The RBI has tightened oversight of digital payment platforms with a new framework that sets capital norms, stricter due diligence, and deadlines for authorisation of non-bank PAs.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Grants JSCC Conditional Approval for US Client Clearing

By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2025

The decision allows US customers to access the world's most liquid yen swap market, subject to strict disclosure rules on bankruptcy protections.

Capital / Liquidity

India Considers Allowing 100% Foreign Ownership of Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The Insurance Amendment Bill seeks to lift India’s FDI cap from 74% to 100%, alongside other changes aimed at boosting competition and protecting policyholders.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore Court Addresses 'Absolute Discretion' in Loan Agreements

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

A High Court ruling implies a duty of good faith, meaning banks should be able to justify discretionary actions and avoid arbitrary decisions.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Banks Implement Stricter Capital Rules in Basel III Shift

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

Vietnam has enforced tougher capital adequacy rules in line with Basel III, requiring banks to build stronger buffers to safeguard financial stability and resilience.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Simplifies Procedures for Channelling Investment Into Startups

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

Decision by the Ministry of Finance is expected to cut red tape and accelerate approvals to boost capital flows into innovative SMEs.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Urges Real Estate Trust Firms to Bolster Internal Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

Korea’s FSS has asked firms to set aside conservative provisions, strengthen liquidity, and tighten oversight after a review exposed weaknesses in the real estate sector.

Market Infrastructure

China Eases Cross-Border Financing Rules, Expands MNC Cash Pooling

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

Regulators have raised the foreign debt ceiling for firms and FIs while simplifying rules to attract capital and facilitate investment.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea: New FSC Chief Pledges Overhaul of Collateral-Based Lending

By Editors | 16/09/2025

Lee Eog-weon will revamp regulations to funnel money away from real estate and into innovative sectors amid a major agency reorganisation.