Capital / Liquidity

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

    ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.

    Capital / Liquidity

    South Korea Imposes New Curbs on Banks to Cool Property Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

    New rules include tiered mortgage caps, higher risk-weights for banks, and expanded debt service ratio calculations to rein in household debt.

    Enforcement

    APRA Lifts Final A$500 Million Capital Add-On From Westpac

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    The move follows the bank's completion of a multi-year risk remediation programme required under a 2020 court enforceable undertaking.

    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand Eases LVR Restrictions for Mortgage Lending

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    The RBNZ will increase ‘speed limits’ for high loan-to-value lending in a first decision by its new Financial Policy Committee.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Proposes Tighter Oversight of Banks’ Related Party Transactions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

    New consultation proposes stricter definitions, exposure limits, and reporting requirements to curb conflicts of interest and enhance governance in banks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Swiss Court Rules Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Wipeout Was Unlawful

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The court found the CHF 16.5 billion write-down lacked a legal basis, boosting investor hopes for compensation in a landmark ruling.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Allows Rupee Lending to Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

    The move to permit rupee lending across borders underscores a push to enhance regional financial integration and reduce dollar dependence in South Asia.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong to Cap Loans for Money Lenders Based on Borrower Income

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    The FSTB is inclined to support debt-to-income ratio limits and mandate credit data sharing following a public consultation on tightening regulations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IMF Warns Nonbank Growth Poses New Financial Stability Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The IMF's latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing bank-nonbank links and calls for enhanced supervision and liquidity management tools.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Allows Exporters to Hold Foreign Currency Accounts in IFSCs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

    The amendment also clarifies timelines for repatriation of export proceeds and formally brings IFSCs under the FEMA framework.

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