CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Raises Net Owned Funds Requirement for ARCs

By Ajoy K Das | 25/04/2024

Existing asset reconstruction companies will have until 31 March 2026 to meet the $36mn net owned funds requirement.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Allow Cross-Margining for Futures with Different Expiries

By Ajoy K Das | 25/04/2024

A spread margin of 40 percent will be applicable for offsetting positions in correlated indices with different expiry dates.

Enforcement

US Hedge Fund Sues Over Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Losses

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

The lawsuit accuses Credit Suisse’s CEO and former Chairman of misrepresenting the bank’s liquidity position while it was facing a deposit run.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Penalises Shin Kong Financial Holding and Subsidiary

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

Shin Kong Life Insurance’s capital adequacy ratios fell below the required minimum. Its capital increase plan lacked specificity and timelines.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand Announces Reforms to Improve Access to Loans

By Editors | 24/04/2024

The government will revoke the affordability regulations introduced in 2021 and improve dispute resolution, among other measures.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand FMA Issues Liquidity Risk Management Guide

By Editors | 24/04/2024

The new guide emphasises the importance of effective liquidity risk management at “all stages of fund management”.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC May Start Participating in Treasury Bond Market – Reports

By Editors | 24/04/2024

PBOC may start buying and selling government bonds as a way to manage financial system liquidity and monetary policy.

ESG / Sustainability

RBNZ Unveils Results of 28-year Climate Stress Test

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2024

The stress test highlighted the potential for climate-related risks to “significantly” reduce bank profitability.

Capital / Liquidity

Shanghai Launches Loan Guarantee Programme for Tech Firms

By Editors | 18/04/2024

CNY 2 trillion in funding, supported by credit guarantees, will be provided to innovative technology companies in Shanghai for three years.