CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Threatens Further Restrictions on Lending to Households

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2024

Korean banks expect the regulatory pressure to trigger a “loan cold spell” during H2 this year, harming borrowers with real credit demand including genuine homebuyers.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues New Guidelines to Promote Green Finance

By Editors | 31/08/2024

The guidelines call on financial institutions to support eligible green and low-carbon companies along the Yangtze River Economic Belt in raising capital.

Capital / Liquidity

UK to Postpone Basel III Implementation to Jan 2026

By Editors | 30/08/2024

The general election in mid-May left UK regulators unable to publish their rules in time for the original 1 July 2025 timeline.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Seeking Data from Insurers on Reinsurance Arrangements

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/08/2024

Insurance companies have reportedly been asked to submit the terms and conditions of their reinsurance contracts to MAS.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Raise Net Worth Requirements for Merchant Bankers

By Ajoy K Das | 30/08/2024

The current net worth requirement is around $6mn. SEBI proposes to raise this 10x for those handling main board issues.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Starts Stress Testing FIs to Assess Bond Risks

By Mark Johnston | 29/08/2024

The stress tests will assess whether banks can withstand significant drops in bond prices, which could result if yields suddenly rise.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Sets Priorities for Ensuring Financial System Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2024

APRA’s new corporate plan aims to ensure the financial and operational resilience of regulated entities, while also responding to new risks.

Big Picture

Circle Proposes New Capital Management Model for Stablecoins

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/08/2024

The proposed framework seeks to provide a comprehensive approach to managing the unique challenges faced by stable value tokens such as stablecoins.

ESG / Sustainability

DBS Becomes First SEA Bank to Use PBOC’s Green Loan Facility

By Editors | 25/08/2024

DBS issued a CNY 500 million green loan facility for a wind power project under the PBOC’s Carbon Emission Reduction Facility.