Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

New Provisioning Rules Threaten Credit Access for Bangladesh Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

BB and the ABB have expressed concerns that new provisioning rules have caused a decline in lending to cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Capital / Liquidity

China Launches Subsidised Loan Programme to Spur Consumer Spending

By Editors | 03/09/2025

The year-long scheme offers a one percentage point interest subsidy on loans from 24 designated banks to boost spending.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Regulators Take Action Against Underfunded Brokerages

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

The BSEC has ordered DSE to act against two brokerage houses over serious net worth shortfalls, while BB moves to liquidate nine debt-ridden NBFIs.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand Eases Foreign Buyer Ban for High-Value Homes

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The change allows holders of the 'Active Investor Plus' visa to buy one luxury property, aiming to attract capital and boost the economy.

Capital / Liquidity

Higher Deposit Insurance Limit Takes Effect in South Korea

By Editors | 02/09/2025

This is the first increase in 24 years, aiming to bolster public confidence and financial market stability.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Enhance Margin Collateral Arrangements from 2 October

By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2025

HKEX will align interest paid on cash collateral with overnight rates and halve fees for non-cash collateral.

Fintech / Regtech

China Deepens SME Accounting Data Pilot to Boost Lending

By Editors | 02/09/2025

Regulators are tasking banks with using new standardised data to build credit models and innovate online loan products for small businesses.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Proposes Revised Capital Rules for Insurers' Mainland China, HK Operations

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The FSC plans to amend capital adequacy requirements for overseas expansion to align with the new solvency regime taking effect in 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Move to Make Property Curbs Permanent for Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

Lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to curb speculative foreign investment in real estate and address claims of reverse discrimination against locals.