Capital / Liquidity

    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.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Tokyo Stock Exchange Launches Initiative to Lure Asian Startups for IPOs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

    The TSE is offering comprehensive support to attract foreign firms, positioning itself as an alternative to other regional hubs amid a competitive IPO market.

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippines SEC Mulls Lifting Moratorium on New Online Lenders

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

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

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Study Links CDI Use to Better SME Loan Terms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

    Banks actively using the CDI offered lower rates and required less collateral for SMEs, researchers find.

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