Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Amends Insurance Act to Enhance Consumer Protections

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2025

The amendments also provide a legal basis for insurance companies to outsource operations and allow insurance policies to be purchased from foreign insurers through brokers.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Lifts Restrictions on Banks Using Brickwork Ratings

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

The decision lifts restrictions imposed in July 2024 that only allowed banks to use Brickwork Ratings for loans of up to INR 2.5 billion.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2025

Banks required to report more granular data on the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Enhances Support Provided via Fintech Innovation Park

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has launched Fintech Innovation Park 2.0, providing tiered mentorship and other enhanced resources to help fintech startups grow.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Discontinues Daily VRR Auctions as Bank Liquidity Improves

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The central bank is ending daily liquidity injections via VRR auctions in response to data showing that banking system liquidity is now in surplus.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Loan Rescheduling Rules for Financial Sector

By Editors | 10/06/2025

Bangladesh Bank eases loan rescheduling rules, aiming to support housing finance borrowers with longer repayment periods and greater flexibility.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SEC Philippines Finalises Regulatory Framework for Crypto Industry

By Mark Johnston | 09/06/2025

SEC mandates registration and licensing for crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to enhance consumer protection and combat fraud.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Eases Gold Loan Guidelines for Small Borrowers

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The RBI has removed credit appraisal requirements for small borrowers. while the LTV ratio for loans up to INR 250,000 is 85%,

Capital / Liquidity

Switzerland Proposes Stricter Capital Rules for UBS, Targeting Foreign Units

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025

The new capital requirements could make it more expensive for UBS to grow its business in Asia, impacting its competitiveness in the region.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Proposes Revised Basel III Operational Risk Rules for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

The draft rules outline updated standards for operational risk capital, replacing existing approaches with a single “business indicator” metric.

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