Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

BNM Lowers Statutory Reserve Requirement for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2025

BNM said the reduction is intended to enhance liquidity management and support financial intermediation.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam to Present Draft Law in May to Address Bad Debts

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

Banks are currently facing legal and operational obstacles in recovering bad debts. The new law could help streamline recoveries.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Easing Vostro Account Investment Limits

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The RBI has proposed lifting investment caps on SRVAs to broaden participation in the framework and support rupee internationalisation.

Securities / Derivatives

China Unveils Support Package Amid Escalating Trade War with US

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

The package includes an RRR cut, lower lending rates, refinements to PBOC re-lending programmes, and other targeted measures.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Approves Woori’s Acquisition of Tongyang, ABL Life Insurance

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The approval comes with strict conditions aimed at ensuring Woori strengthens its internal controls and maintains sound capital management.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Publishes Stress Test Results for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2025

RBNZ said policyholder claims would be met in the “seismic” scenario that was tested, demonstrating the resilience that is built into the system.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Intervenes in Markets as IPO Interest Drives HKD Higher

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2025

If new IPOs in Hong Kong such as CATL perform well, capital inflows to the city will likely continue, and more intervention will be needed.

Capital / Liquidity

China Tightens Rules on Supply Chain Finance to Aid SMEs

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The regulations aim to create a more regulated and SME-friendly supply chain finance environment that aligns with the needs of the real economy.

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Bank Warns of Increasing Climate Related Financial Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

Bangladesh Bank released its first climate stress testing report, revealing that flood risks could result in capital shortfalls at banks.