Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Korea to Extend PF Loan Inspections to Smaller Savings Banks

By Mark Johnston | 07/03/2025

The joint FSS-KDIC inspections will examine internal controls, self-recovery plans and liquidity response capabilities of savings banks.

Capital Adequacy

China Confirms Plans to Inject Capital Into Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2025

The government’s annual work report said sovereign bonds will be used to replenish CET1 capital, among a series of plans to safeguard the financial sector.

Capital Adequacy

Japan FSA Scrutinises Insurers’ Offshore Reinsurance Deals

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

The regulator has requested information from insurers regarding their reinsurance arrangements and exposure to offshore firms.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Directs Chinese Banks to Lower Dollar Deposit Rates

By Mark Johnston | 06/03/2025

The move is aimed at deterring dollar hoarding and encouraging depositors to convert USD holdings into yuan.

Clearing & Post-Trade

NZX Set to Introduce Third-Party Clearing in Derivatives Market

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/03/2025

Clearing Participants will be able to clear and settle trades on behalf of other trading firms, allowing greater flexibility in the derivatives market.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Sanctions 25 US Companies in Response to Trump Tariffs

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2025

15 companies added to export control list and 10 companies to “Unreliable Entity” list. Import levies on US agricultural and food products also increased.

Market Abuse

China Tightens Scrutiny on Offshore Listings, Use of Proceeds

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2025

Chinese firms need approval to deploy proceeds from Hong Kong share sales overseas. Small cap listings in New York are also facing scrutiny.

Liquidity Risk

BOK Relaxes Rules on Use of Foreign Currency Loan Proceeds

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/03/2025

BOK relaxed regulations that have since 2010 only allowed foreign currency loans to be used for overseas purposes with limited exceptions.

Trading & Investment

Indonesian President Inaugurates Country’s First Bullion Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The initiative is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves and reduce capital outflows by keeping gold within the country.