CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Insurance Reform Targets Family Control and Policyholder Risks

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

The government is moving to overhaul the Insurance Act following scandals that left thousands of policyholders in financial limbo.

Capital / Liquidity

IFC Examines Feasibility of Securitisation Market in Bangladesh

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

The IFC is studying the possible establishment of a securitisation market in Bangladesh, though experts say foundation elements are lacking.

Capital / Liquidity

China Strengthens Market Risk Management for Commercial Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

The new rules aim to strengthen governance and improve the overall management of market risk within commercial banks.

Capital / Liquidity

China Issues 19-point Guideline to Spur Consumer Spending

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

Banks are encouraged to offer targeted support to businesses in key consumption areas. A new re-lending facility is being established.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Consults on Stricter Rules for Licensed Money Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

The FSTB is seeking to strengthen the regulatory regime amid concerns over debt, especially among low-income earners and foreign domestic helpers.

Capital / Liquidity

ADB Approves $500m Loan for Bangladesh Banking Sector Reforms

By Editors | 22/06/2025

ADB has approved a USD 500 million loan to help Bangladesh strengthen its banking sector, tackle non-performing loans, and promote financial inclusion.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea to Establishes ‘Bad Bank’ to Absorb Bad Loans

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/06/2025

The government fears widespread defaults when approximately KRW 50 trillion in pandemic-era loans for small businesses come due in September.

Capital / Liquidity

Korean Regulators to Inspect Banks’ Lending Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

Regulators will conduct inspections at NH NongHyup Bank and SC First Bank, and rethink their push for longer-term mortgage loans.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Finalises Project Finance Rules for Banks, NBFCs

By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2025

Provisioning norms for under-construction projects are set at 1%, compared to 5% in the draft proposed last year.