CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Sets New Capital and Liquidity Rules for Market Infrastructure Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

The new rules require FMIs to comply with enhanced solvency and liquidity thresholds to reinforce operational continuity in stress scenarios.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption

By Editors | 17/07/2025

ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.

Capital / Liquidity

UK Delays FRTB Rules to 2028 Amid Global Uncertainty

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

BOE cites need for international alignment on FRTB internal models, while pushing ahead with standardised approaches and other Basel 3.1 reforms for 2027.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Lifts Small Business Principal Forgiveness to 90%

By Editors | 16/07/2025

FSC to inject KRW 700 billion into its New Start Fund, expanding eligibility and easing repayment terms from September.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Eases Bank Branching Rules to Promote Asset Management Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

The FSC is exempting banks from key requirements to encourage them to open branches in designated asset management zones.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Central Bank Warns Foreign Investors on Capital Control Breaches

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The central bank is stepping up enforcement to curb speculative inflows and manage a surging currency without direct market intervention.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Clarifies Gold and Silver Pledge Rules for Agriculture, MSE Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2025

Voluntary use of precious metals as collateral will not affect priority sector lending status, said India's central bank.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Consults On Capital Rule Overhaul for OTC Derivatives Dealers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The SFC is consulting on Basel III-aligned rules, creating new categories for dealers and introducing the first capital treatments for virtual asset derivatives.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Expand Real Estate Loan Oversight to Online Investment and Lending Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2025

The move comes amid concerns that alternative lenders may be used to bypass the recently imposed mortgage cap for housing purchases in regulated areas.