Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Chief Brands Regulation a 'Profit Centre', Urges Full Basel III Roll-Out

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

BCBS head Erik Thedéen said robust rules are a competitive advantage and a strategic asset, warning against a "race to the bottom" from fragmented implementation.

Capital / Liquidity

India Considers Easing Bank Lending Caps to Boost Infrastructure Finance

By Mark Johnston | 22/09/2025

Regulators are reportedly discussing relaxing a crisis-era rule on large corporate exposures amid a government push for major project funding.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Overhaul Capital Rules to Boost Venture Investment

By Editors | 22/09/2025

Regulators will raise mortgage risk weights while lowering them for unlisted equity to steer capital away from real estate into high-tech sectors.

Market Infrastructure

China Advances Banking Law Overhaul to Strengthen Supervision

By Editors | 22/09/2025

A draft amendment approved in principle by the State Council aims to fill regulatory gaps and crack down on illegal financial activities.

Capital / Liquidity

China Issues New Rules for IP Asset Valuation to Curb Financing Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

China has detailed new requirements for financial institutions and valuers to standardise IP-backed lending and increase supervision.

ESG / Sustainability

Net Zero Policy Uncertainty Presents Signfiicant Costs to Australia, Treasury Warns

By Editors | 20/09/2025

A disorderly climate transition would trigger a capital risk premium, shrink the economy, and lead to significant asset write-downs, new modelling shows.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS to Pilot Capital Relief for Insurers' Green Investments

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

MAS will introduce a time-bound project offering differentiated capital treatment to facilitate insurers' investment in green infrastructure projects.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Adopts Four-Tier Framework for Insurers' Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC will replace risk-based capital system with a new “insurance capital standard” from 2026, aligning with global norms and changing adequacy thresholds.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Custody Rules for Offshore Securities Units

By Editors | 19/09/2025

The FSC will permit offshore securities units to use qualified foreign custodians for client funds to boost Taiwan's asset management ambitions.