Capital / Liquidity

AML / KYC

HKMA Issues Two Consultations on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

The first consultation proposes regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers seeking authorisation. The second proposes AML/CFT requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.

Capital / Liquidity

Over Half of Distressed Real Estate PF Loans Reorganised, Says FSS

By Thisanka Siripala | 27/05/2025

The FSS has provided an update on progress made by lenders to clean up non-performing real estate project financing loans.

Capital / Liquidity

China Lowers Upper Limit of Deposit Rates Banks Can Offer

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

The move is intended to prevent bank interest margins from shrinking further and encourage consumer spending and investment.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Introduce Self-Regulation for Payment Gateway Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2025

PG companies will be required to safeguard a minimum of 60 percent of their settlement funds through bank deposits, trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes New Capital-Raising Pathways for UCBs

By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2025

RBI unveils new capital-raising avenues for urban co-operative banks, while also boosting transparency and market accessibility.

Capital / Liquidity

BOE Updates Rules for International Banks Operating in the UK

By Editors | 24/05/2025

PRA clarifies expectations for international branches, seeking to balance openness with financial stability concerns.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Launches Regulatory Review of Savings Bank Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/05/2025

The review will consider introducing differentiated regulations based on bank size and easing restrictions on lending.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA to Review Regional Banks for Deposit Outflow Risks

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/05/2025

The regulator will assess whether internal risk models are overly optimistic as 16 banks breach capital risk thresholds.