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HKFE Clearing Corp Announces Changes to Intra-day VA Call Processes

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2025

Two new scheduled intra-day VA calls will be introduced daily for all open positions, and ad hoc intra-day VA calls will continue but with enhanced criteria.

Capital / Liquidity

China Relaxes Limits on Consumer Loans to Stimulate Spending

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

The ceiling on consumer loans was raised from CNY 300,000 to CNY 500,000. These loans can be extended for 7 years, compared to 5 years previously.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea to Produce Guidelines on Shipbuilder Financing

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2025

The FSC is trying to encourage banks to be less conservative when considering whether to issue refund guarantees to shipbuilders.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tweaks Financial Statement Disclosure Guidelines

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

RBI issued clarificationsaim to address queries from the IBA on certain aspects of disclosures in financial statements.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Adopts New Auction Method for Lending to Banks

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

Lenders will bid for one-year loans at varying interest rates, helping to move towards a more market-driven pricing mechanism.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Central Bank to Phase Out Credit Growth Quotas

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/03/2025

The quota system, introduced in 2011, has been identified as a barrier to loan access despite surplus liquidity in the banking sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Raises Foreign Ownership Cap in Select Banks to 49%

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/03/2025

While not applying to state-owned commercial banks, Vietnam believes attracting foreign investment will boost financial capacity and improve governance.

Capital / Liquidity

BOT Eases Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

Until 30 June 2026, homebuyers will be allowed to take out loans of up to 100 percent of collateral value for certain homes.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Downgrades Woori Group Following Evaluation

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

The FSS said Woori Financial Group demonstrated weaknesses in risk management, oversight of major financial decisions, and internal transaction monitoring.