Capital / Liquidity

RBI Updates CRR and SLR Reporting Rules Across Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

The central bank has amended statutory reserve reporting norms for lenders, aligning definitions and disclosures with recent legislative and regulatory changes while leaving core ratios unchanged.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Reveals New Details on Plans for Regional FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

Building on earlier proposals to tighten oversight, the newly released details show a focus on venture debt, ending personal guarantees, and promoting 'Local Zebra' companies.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines SEC Mulls Lifting Moratorium on New Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The SEC is studying an end to its 2021 ban but plans to introduce higher capital requirements and other consumer protection measures.

Enforcement

Korea’s FTC Fines Major Banks KRW 272 billion for LTV Collusion

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2026

KFTC ruled that four lenders exchanged sensitive information to restrict competition in the secured loan market, prompting legal challenges.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea FSC Proposes LDR Rule Change to Boost Regional Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

Regulator to lower risk weightings for loans outside Seoul, potentially unlocking KRW 21 trillion in new lending capacity.

Fintech / Regtech

GDF Unveils Global Stablecoin Rulebook to Guide Regulators

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

New framework offers principles on reserves, redemption, and cross-border recognition, with specific details on Hong Kong and Singapore rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Secures KRW 1,240 Trillion for "Productive Finance" Push

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

The regulator has urged financial firms to shift from collateral-based lending and redesign internal performance metrics to support high-tech industries.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s IFSCA Consults on Remote Booking by GIFT City Banking Units

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

The draft framework calls for prior governing body approval, ongoing disclosures and prompt reporting of changes to remote booking models involving IFSC Banking Units.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank to Launch USD 3.26B Bank Resolution Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 22/01/2026

The fund will be financed by bank levies and used to rescue failing lenders. BB is also planning a major consolidation of the banking sector.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Labour Protection Rules for New Enterprise Value Security Right

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

Ministry of Labour amends guidelines, setting new duties for trustees and communication protocols for Japan's new corporate financing tool.

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