Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea to Install Formal Insurer Capital Requirements

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/03/2025

The FSC plans to introduce a mandatory threshold for insurers’ basic capital K-ICS ratio to improve capital quality.

Capital / Liquidity

SBV Proposes Amendments to Deposit Insurance Law

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

The proposed amendments hope to enhance financial stability, expand investment options for the DIV, and strengthen deposit protection measures.

Capital / Liquidity

China Further Expands Cross-border FX Pilot for Multinational Firms

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

The programme, which started in 2021 and it currently being piloted in 10 localities, will be expanded to include 16 additional localities.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC to Expand Toolbox to Boost Growth Amid Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said more structural tools would be introduced to stimulate innovation, consumption, and exports.

Enforcement

NSE Places IndusInd Bank Under Additional Surveillance

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

IndusInd Bank is under heightened scrutiny after it disclosed accounting irregularities in its derivatives portfolio.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Eases Exit Policy for Loan Defaulters

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

The central bank hopes the revised policy will encourage more borrowers to settle their debts, improving overall financial stability.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS to Study Bank Practices on ICT Risk Management, SRTs

By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2025

BCBS will analyse banks’ ICT risk management practices and, separately, how they use SRTs to transfer credit risk to NBFIs.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Urges Securities Firms to Support Innovative Companies

By Mark Johnston | 14/03/2025

FSS governor said securities firms must be more faithful to their role in driving innovative growth through the supply of venture capital.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Establish National Venture Capital Fund to Boost Innovation

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2025

China will launch a national venture capital fund targeting cutting-edge areas like AI and quantum technology.