Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

CFTC Grants TAIFEX Exemption to Clear Swaps for US Participants

By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2024

TAIFEX has relied on temporary no-action relief since September 2022. ‘Exempt DCO’ status gives it a lasting right to clear OTC derivatives for US participants.

Capital / Liquidity

Thai SEC Passes Resolution to Revoke Zipmex Crypto Licence

By Editors | 23/02/2024

The SEC says Zipmex’s business licence needs to be revoked to prevent further harm to clients’ interests, after the company failed to resolve deficiencies by another deadline.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Adopts New Rules to Enhance Market Data Access

By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2024

The amendments to MiFIR and MiFID II will enable the establishment of EU-wide consolidated tapes and ban payment for order flow.

Capital / Liquidity

Korean Mutual Finance Firms Required to Increase Loan Loss Provisions

By Mark Johnston | 21/02/2024

A higher loan loss provisioning ratio will apply to exposures to the construction and real estate industries.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Unveils $57b Corporate Financing Support Package

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2024

South Korea announced measures to provide tailored funding support for high-tech, middle market and distressed enterprises.

Capital / Liquidity

BOK Governor Discusses Measures to Prevent Digital Bank Runs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2024

Governor Rhee Chang-yong said the Bank of Korea is considering allowing NBFIs to use its lending facility.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Consults Again on Super Fund Financial Resources Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/02/2024

APRA’s new consultation proposes a “simpler approach” to its operational risk financial requirement (ORFR).

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Introduces Taka-Dollar Swap System

By Editors | 18/02/2024

The new system is expected to help the central bank rebuild foreign exchange reserves while also easing local currency liquidity stress.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Mulls Increase to Deposit Insurance Limit – Report

By Editors | 16/02/2024

The PDIC will consult the BSP on whether an increase in the deposit insurance limit would have to be introduced alongside measures to mitigate moral hazard risks.