Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Eases Capital Rules to Free Up KRW 99 Trillion

By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

Regulators are easing rules for banks and insurers to channel funds into strategic industries and support companies impacted by Middle East instability.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Proposes Prudential Rules for Crypto on Permissionless Blockchains

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

The regulator is consulting on a risk-sensitive approach that would allow certain permissionless cryptoassets to qualify for less punitive capital treatment.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Asks State Refiners to Curb Dollar Buying to Support Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

The central bank has revived crisis-era measures, directing oil firms to use a special credit line to ease pressure on the currency.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Launches TWD 300 Billion Scheme for Insurer Investments

By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026

The FSC is offering incentives to steer insurance funds into strategic sectors including semiconductors, AI, and infrastructure over the next three years.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Proposes to Allow Foreign Bonds as Loan Collateral

By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026

The FSC proposes to allow investment-grade foreign bonds as collateral for securities-based loans, aiming to improve investor liquidity and expand brokerage services.

Securities / Derivatives

ISLA Expands Jurisdictional Scope, Coverage of GMSLA Netting Opinions

By Editors | 18/04/2026

ISLA has updated its legal opinions, providing legal certainty for netting and expanding scope to new jurisdictions and digital assets.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Central Bank Offers Regulatory Relief Amid Energy Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

The BSP is allowing banks to grant loan grace periods and temporarily suspend some fees in response to rising energy prices.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Currency Curbs Drive Foreign Investors from Indian Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

Recent foreign exchange restrictions by RBI have significantly increased hedging costs, prompting outflows from bonds and equities.

Capital / Liquidity

Shenzhen Taps 12 Financial Firms for Property Crisis Taskforce

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

The city has formed an advisory group of banks, brokerages and an asset manager to provide financing solutions for distressed real estate and other key projects.