Existing trade facilities falling due between May and July 2023 can be extended by a further 90 days, the HKMA said.
April 30, 2023The extension takes effect from 4 October, the same day applications for the New Start Fund open for small merchants and the self-employed.
October 4, 2022The 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, 2022A survey by the Korea Federation of SMEs found the support measures have helped about 80 percent of SMEs to sustain their business activities.
March 29, 2022To help support small businesses, state-run financial institutions will provide liquidity worth about 4 trillion won.
September 18, 2021BOK board member Koh Seung-beom will lead the FSC, subject to a confirmation hearing. Former financial regulator Jeong Eun-bo will lead the FSS.
August 9, 2021The NBC has committed to maintaining the RRR at 7 percent "until further notice" and removed a three-time limit on debt restructuring.
June 2, 2021Six measures have been announced, including lower interest rates, credit restructuring benefits and relief for Covid-19 patients.
April 15, 2021The FSC says credit support measures for SMEs will be maintained at it will minimise the impact of rating downgrades.
March 31, 2021The easier liquidity rules, introduced in April and extended in August, are now scheduled to end at the end of September.
March 11, 2021