Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Details Tougher Liquidity Risk Practices for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

The HKMA has told banks to model faster deposit runs, ensure collateral usability, and bolster 24/7 monitoring, drawing lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Issues New Rules on Brokerage Capital Calculations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

The FSC has clarified how securities firms should calculate total assets and liabilities for regulatory purposes, repealing a previous order from 2025.

Fintech / Regtech

Moody's Proposes Global Methodology for Rating Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

The proposed methodology would assign deposit ratings based on reserve asset quality, market risk, and operational resilience.

Market Infrastructure

India’s CCIL Seeks to Revise Default Fund Liability Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

CCIL has proposed capping clearing members’ default fund replenishment obligations at five times contributions over a rolling 30-day period.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Overhaul Bank Rules in KRW 70 Trillion Inclusive Finance Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The FSC will link banks’ mandatory contributions to their performance in lending to vulnerable groups and tighten rules on debt collection.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Boosts Forex Transparency with Quarterly Reports as Reserves Rebound

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The central bank will align with global standards after a US agreement, as December forex reserves climb back above US$600bn despite capital outflows.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Flags Stability Risks as AI Boom Shifts Financing to Debt, Private Credit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2026

New report notes the boom is supporting Asian growth but warns of risks from rising leverage and a disconnect between equity and debt valuations.

Capital / Liquidity

New KDIC Chief Targets Pre-emptive Crisis Response, Fund System Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The new president has outlined key tasks including the introduction of a financial stability account and a review of insurance rates.

Capital / Liquidity

China Extends Bulk Bad Loan Disposal Policy to 2026 Amid Rising Defaults

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

Regulators give banks another year to offload soured loans as lenders grapple with rising consumer defaults and deteriorating asset quality.