All posts tagged "Interest Rates"
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42TaiwanTaiwan Raises Cap on SME Loan Package
The cap on the special loan package for SMEs is being raised from TWD 300 billion to TWD 400 billion, with room for further increases if necessary.
June 8, 2021 -
60Asia-PacificCambodia: NBC Extends Debt Relief Measures to Year-End
The NBC has committed to maintaining the RRR at 7 percent "until further notice" and removed a three-time limit on debt restructuring.
June 2, 2021 -
148Big PictureCBDCs Present Central Banks with Risk-Benefit Trade-off: Fitch
The potential for funds to move quickly into CBDC accounts could cause credit strains in some banks and push up interest rates.
May 21, 2021 -
130Asia-PacificBank of Thailand Unveils Third Phase of Debt Relief
The third phase of debt relief measures covers unsecured credit card and personal loans, auto hire-purchase loans, car title loans and mortgages.
May 19, 2021 -
83Capital RegulationTaiwan Central Bank Calls For Prudence in Mortgage Lending
While most Taiwanese lenders have been abiding by risk management rules, others have been less prudent, offering interest rates that are below market averages.
May 13, 2021 -
229JapanJapan FSA to Issue Climate Risk Guidelines for Banks
Financial institutions will be expected to incentivise borrowers to decarbonise through loan terms and preferential interest rates.
April 29, 2021 -
114KoreaS. Korea to Improve Debtor Access to Legal Representation
The FSC will increase support and accessibility to free legal representation for debtors, as well as strengthen coordination with investigative authorities.
April 24, 2021 -
156ChinaResearcher Suggests PBOC Adopt US-Style Quantitative Easing
The PBOC should adopt an aggressive monetary policy like that of the US Fed to boost consumption amid concerns about growing debt levels.
April 19, 2021 -
165Australia & NZRising Asset Prices May Risk Financial Stability: RBA
A correction in asset prices, if borrowers’ income were to fall and so they defaulted on debt repayments, could expose lenders to large losses.
April 19, 2021 -
1.3KBig PictureNGFS Offers Climate Risk Guidance for Central Bank Monetary Operations
The report outlines nine options for central banks to adjust their operational frameworks for monetary policy to account for climate-related risks.
March 29, 2021
