CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

China Increasingly Leveraging Housing Provident Fund to Make Loans

By Editors | 15/06/2025

Chinese cities have eased rules on the use of the fund. PBOC has lowered the interest rate the fund charges, making it cheaper than bank mortgages.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation to Transform Collateral Management in Cleared Derivatives: FIA

By Editors | 15/06/2025

FIA says regulators should clarify whether the capital relief applicable for traditional assets is the same for tokenised assets used as collateral.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI to Tighten LRS Rules to Prevent Wealth from Moving Overseas

By Editors | 14/06/2025

The RBI plans to tighten its remittance rules to curb the outward movement of passive wealth and protect India’s FX reserves.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Consults on Revised Capital Framework for Longevity Products

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

APRA seeks feedback on redesigned illiquidity premium and additional safeguards to support competitive pricing of annuity products.

Capital / Liquidity

An Integrated Approach to Bank Liquidity Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

Fernando Restoy advocates for an integrated approach to liquidity risk, combining enhanced requirements with central bank support readiness.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Expands Large Exposure Exemptions to Boost PSL Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

Banks can exclude contributions to NABARD, NHB, SIDBI, and MUDRA from large exposure limits when made to meet Priority Sector Lending targets

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Taiwan Tightens Rules on Investments by Financial Holding Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

The proposed changes aim to prevent hostile takeovers and enhance market stability by reducing risks to shareholders and employees.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Amends Insurance Act to Protect Basic Coverage

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2025

The amendments also provide a legal basis for insurance companies to outsource operations and allow insurance policies to be purchased from foreign insurers through brokers.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Allows Use of Brickwork Ratings for Capital Adequacy Calculations

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

The decision lifts restrictions imposed in July 2024 that only allowed banks to use Brickwork Ratings for loans of up to INR 2.5 billion.