Capital / Liquidity

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Korean Regulators Reveal Results of Climate Change Stress Test

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/03/2025

    Under a scenario where no action is taken to reduce emissions, financial firms would face KRW 45.7 trillion in losses by 2100.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Bank Imposes Stricter Dividend Payout Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

    Banks will only be allowed to pay cash dividends from current-year profits, prohibiting the use of accumulated profits from previous years.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong IA Consults on Disclosure Rules for Insurers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

    The IA is consulting on disclosure requirements for insurers under Hong Kong’s new risk-based capital regime.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Amends Financial Support Act to Aid Low-Credit Individuals

    By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

    The move increases contribution rates financial institutions must allocate to a financial support fund for low-income people.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    South Korea to Install Formal Insurer Capital Requirements

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/03/2025

    The FSC plans to introduce a mandatory threshold for insurers’ basic capital K-ICS ratio to improve capital quality.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    SBV Proposes Amendments to Deposit Insurance Law

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

    The proposed amendments hope to enhance financial stability, expand investment options for the DIV, and strengthen deposit protection measures.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    China Further Expands Cross-border FX Pilot for Multinational Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

    The programme, which started in 2021 and it currently being piloted in 10 localities, will be expanded to include 16 additional localities.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC to Expand Toolbox to Boost Growth Amid Challenges

    By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

    PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said more structural tools would be introduced to stimulate innovation, consumption, and exports.

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    Enforcement

    NSE Places IndusInd Bank Under Additional Surveillance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

    IndusInd Bank is under heightened scrutiny after it disclosed accounting irregularities in its derivatives portfolio.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Bank Eases Exit Policy for Loan Defaulters

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

    The central bank hopes the revised policy will encourage more borrowers to settle their debts, improving overall financial stability.

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