Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

China’s NFRA Updates Rules for Syndicated Loan Business

By Editors | 19/10/2024

The NFRA said the revised rules, proposed in March, will help to “enhance banks’ enthusiasm for developing syndicated loan businesses”.

Capital / Liquidity

China NFRA Issues Clarifications on Regulations for NBFIs

By Editors | 19/10/2024

The NFRA clarifies that certain NBFIs do not have to comply with the same rules as banks due to their tendency to have fewer shareholders and concentrated shareholdings.

Capital / Liquidity

Kotak Mahindra to Acquire StanChart’s Retail Loan Book

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024

The acquisition is expected to be completed in 3 months, allowing StanChart to focus on the wealth and SME segments as well as investment banking.

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches Two New Facilities to Boost Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 18/10/2024

A new swap facility provides funding for securities firms, funds and insurers to invest in stock. A new relending facility will finance stock repurchases.

Capital / Liquidity

FINMA Directs UBS to Make Adjustments to Recovery Plans

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024

FINMA said UBS’s resolution planning must be further developed to increase the options for action available if there is a risk of insolvency.

Capital / Liquidity

China Tightens Rules for Financial Leasing Businesses

By Editors | 29/09/2024

The rules raise the requirements for major shareholders of leasing companies and seek to improve corporate governance and risk management.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Require Higher Microfinance Contributions from FIs

By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2024

South Korea’s cabinet approved a revision to bolster financial assistance for vulnerable groups experiencing challenging economic conditions.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan’s Kirayaka Bank Gets 13 More Years to Repay Public Funds

By Thisanka Siripala | 28/09/2024

Kirayaka Bank has received approval from the FSA and its parent company’s shareholders to postpone repayment of $140 mn in public funds.

Capital / Liquidity

China Announces Series of Measures to Stimulate Economy

By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2024

The measures seek to boost consumption, support the stock market, free up financial system liquidity, and boost bank capital.