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.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indian Exporters Press RBI for Loan Relief Amid Crippling US Tariffs

    By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

    Industry bodies seek moratoriums, NPA concessions and other banking support as punitive US import duties of up to 50 percent bite.

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