Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Eases Bank Lending Cap for First-Time Homebuyer Loans

By Editors | 06/09/2025

Regulators have exempted a state-backed mortgage programme from a key lending limit to ease credit availability for genuine buyers amid a market slowdown.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan’s FSA Pushes Regional Banks Beyond Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The FSA is calling on regional banks to go beyond traditional lending by helping local businesses raise equity, advising on funding strategies and facilitating deals.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Overhauls Rules for Brokers Facing Capital Shortfalls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC says the new regulations establish a clear protocol for failing firms, including provisions for client asset transfers and a waiver for breaches caused by digital asset volatility.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand SEC Eases Capital Requirements For Digital Asset Custodians

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC has lowered capital requirements and set a zero-risk weighting for certain digital tokens to reduce costs and encourage domestic custody services.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations

By Editors | 04/09/2025

The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.

Capital / Liquidity

New Provisioning Rules Threaten Credit Access for Bangladesh Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

BB and the ABB have expressed concerns that new provisioning rules have caused a decline in lending to cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Capital / Liquidity

China Launches Subsidised Loan Programme to Spur Consumer Spending

By Editors | 03/09/2025

The year-long scheme offers a one percentage point interest subsidy on loans from 24 designated banks to boost spending.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Regulators Take Action Against Underfunded Brokerages

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

The BSEC has ordered DSE to act against two brokerage houses over serious net worth shortfalls, while BB moves to liquidate nine debt-ridden NBFIs.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand Eases Foreign Buyer Ban for High-Value Homes

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The change allows holders of the 'Active Investor Plus' visa to buy one luxury property, aiming to attract capital and boost the economy.