All posts tagged "Covid-19"
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371ChinaShanghai Directs Exchanges, FIs to Resume On-site Operations
864 financial institutions are on a list of white-listed entities that are allowed to start sending employees back to the office. The list will be updated weekly.
May 20, 2022 -
302ChinaChina Signals End to Crackdown on Technology Companies
Vice Premier Liu He suggested China will support the platform economy and improve its handling of relations with private companies.
May 19, 2022 -
274ChinaChina: State-owned Banks to Step Up Lending to MSMEs
State Council-approved measures call on state-owned banks to increase lending and repayment flexibilities for MSMEs.
May 16, 2022 -
317ChinaPBOC Directs FIs to Bolster Support for Shanghai Borrowers
The PBOC's Yu Wenjian said increasing lending is a key area where FIs can help Covid-hit firms to restart work and production.
May 13, 2022 -
422Big PictureOut-of-Court SME Restructuring Protects Financial Stability: FSB
Jurisdictions should assess their out-of-court corporate debt workout frameworks and reduce barriers to access for SMEs experiencing corporate stress.
May 10, 2022 -
445Big PictureQR Code Payments Promote Credit Access for SMEs: BIS
QR payments allow the creation of a digital payment footprint that enables small firms to access credit from both big tech firms as well as banks.
May 10, 2022 -
490ChinaPBOC, CBIRC Pledge to Support Growth of Real Estate, Tech Sectors
The pledge signals an easing of the year-long crackdown in the tech sector, and a move away from restrictive lending to the property sector.
May 6, 2022 -
379Capital RegulationHong Kong Banks Barred from Suing Defaulting Landlords
For 3 months, lenders may not take action against landlords who default on secured loans as a result of a rental enforcement moratorium being imposed in Hong Kong.
May 5, 2022 -
368Hong KongHong Kong Set to Relaunch Inaugural Retail Green Bond
The government has increased the target issuance size of the retail green bond. The minimum annual interest rate has also been increased.
April 20, 2022 -
275Hong KongEnhancements to HK Personal Loan Guarantee Scheme Take Effect
The maximum loan amount per borrower under the 100% Personal Loan Guarantee Scheme is increased. The maximum repayment period and principal moratorium arrangement are extended.
April 19, 2022
