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    Capital / Liquidity

    BOK Revamps Liquidity Management Framework, Expands Access

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

    Regular repo purchases will be introduced alongside an expansion of the range of eligible collateral and new participation incentives.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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