Capital / Liquidity

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.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Liquidity Risk Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

The draft guidelines call for stronger governance, stress testing, contingency plans and early-warning systems to address fast-moving liquidity risks in the digital era.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea: New FSS Chief Puts Banks on Notice Over Consumer Protection

By Editors | 01/09/2025

FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin has warned of strict penalties for misselling scandals and urged a shift away from "easy interest business".

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Passes Bill to Create KRW 100 Trillion KDB Fund for Tech Investments

By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

New law establishes advanced industries fund via Korea Development Bank, easing capital rules to scale support for strategic tech sectors.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Considers New Rules to Curb Risks at NBFCs

By Editors | 29/08/2025

The RBI is looking to harmonise rules for banks and non-bank lenders to reduce risks from complex and duplicate lending structures.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia's Plan to Uncap Home Guarantee Scheme Prompts Mixed Reaction

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

The government has removed all limits on its low-deposit mortgage guarantee scheme, but insurers and economists warn it will inflate prices and create reckless debt.