Capital / Liquidity

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSC Korea Eyes Higher Lending to Low-Credit Borrowers at Internet Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The regulator is reviewing whether KakaoBank, Toss Bank, and K Bank can responsibly expand loans to mid- and low-credit customers amid rising delinquency rates.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Details Hainan's Financial Opening with 'Electronic Fence' Account System

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    Hainan's free trade port will launch special customs operations, underpinned by a new system for freer cross-border capital flows.

    Webinars

    Indonesia’s OJK Standardises Account Management in Commercial Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The new regulation introduces strict governance and oversight requirements for bank account management, tightening controls on inactive accounts to prevent fraud and boost trust.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Nepal Sets up Unit to Coordinate Foreign Investment and Banking Issues

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    Nepal's Ministry of Finance establishes a dedicated unit under its International Economic Relations Division to facilitate services for international investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Targets 25 Percent Free Float to Deepen Capital Markets

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    Indonesia’s OJK plans a phased increase in public share requirements to boost liquidity in South-east Asia’s largest market.

    Capital / Liquidity

    IAIS to Tackle Risks From Alternative Assets, Reinsurance

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    IAIS will enhance monitoring, develop new guidance and review standards after finding concentrated exposures in some insurers and markets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Proposes 5x Hike in Threshold for Prospectus Exemption

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    A working group discussed raising the threshold to ease fundraising for startups and refining the professional investor framework.

    Capital / Liquidity

    South Korea Finalises Plans for KRW 150tn 'National Growth Fund'

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    State-run Korea Development Bank and the nation’s five largest financial groups formalise cooperation on the public-private initiative.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Bank Eases Loan Rules to Support SMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    Bangladesh Bank relaxed refinancing rules for smaller companies, widening bank eligibility to boost lending amid rising defaults and undisclosed bad loans.

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