PBOC governor Yi Gang warns that quantitative easing and ultra-low interest rate policies can be damaging to market functions.
October 1, 2021While economic disaster was averted, the BIS warns that considerable uncertainty remains that will present significant challenges for policymakers.
July 2, 2021The central bank has extended its SME lending programme by six months and removed its upper limit of JPY 100 billion per institution.
December 23, 2020A draft amendment will expand the definition used to determine whether a Taiwanese firm is considered Chinese-owned or under the control of a Mainland company.
August 19, 2020Under the latest revisions, Korea Development Bank may exercise its voting rights in bailed-out companies for decisions that may impact shareholder value or when restructuring is required.
May 10, 2020Banks should be encouraged to undertake prudent renegotiation of loan terms for stressed borrowers, but loan classification and provisioning rules should not be eased.
March 18, 2020The Fed is cutting interest rates by 100bps and will buy $700bn in assets. Banks will no longer have to meet reserve requirements and can use capital and liquidity buffers to lend.
March 16, 2020The measures include liquidity facilities to help businesses, targeted asset purchases, and relaxed regulatory requirements for banks.
March 13, 2020