Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

India’s FinMin Urges RBI to Rethink Gold Loan Guidelines

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2025

The Ministry of Finance has also proposed delaying the implementation to ensure that banks and NBFCs have the requisite systems in place.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Urges Banks to Build Up Cushions Against Loan Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2025

The FSS asked FIs to bolster their capital, better manage their NPLs, and ensure their infrastructure is prepared for AI […]

Capital / Liquidity

India Eyes Regional Rupee Lending in International Push

By Editors | 28/05/2025

India may allow banks to lend rupees overseas, starting with neighbours, to boost the currency’s international use in trade.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Implement Tech Finance Reforms to Boost Innovation Funding

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025

Chinese regulators are expanding bond market initiatives and increasing lending support for science and technology sectors.

Capital / Liquidity

China Unveils 23-Point Plan to Boost SME Financing

By Editors | 27/05/2025

New measures aim to increase lending, cut borrowing costs, and improve efficiency for SMEs, focusing on key sectors like foreign trade and tech.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Creates More “Flexible” Economic Capital Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

The revision strengthens risk provisioning and provides greater flexibility in surplus transfers, aiming to bolster RBI’s resilience to withstand financial shocks.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Delays FRTB to 2027 Amid Competitiveness Fears

By Editors | 27/05/2025

A decision has been made to delay FRTB implementation to preserve the ability of EU banks to compete internationally.

AML / KYC

HKMA Issues Two Consultations on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

The first consultation proposes regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers seeking authorisation. The second proposes AML/CFT requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

Industry Bodies Urge BCBS to Reconsider Cryptoasset Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

Ten trade associations call for revisions to the BCBS cryptoasset standard, citing inconsistent implementation and arguing that it will hinder DLT use cases.