Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

China Considers Easing Bank Ownership Rules to Boost Capital

By Mark Johnston | 27/03/2026

The NFRA is reportedly weighing a relaxation of 2018 rules that limit how many banks a single major investor can own.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tether Engages Big Four Firm for First Full Financial Audit

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The move follows years of scrutiny and signals a major shift from periodic attestations as global regulatory pressure on stablecoins mounts.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Deposits IDR 100 trillion into Banks to Tackle Liquidity Squeeze

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

The government has injected IDR 100 trillion to counter rising bond yields, bringing total fund placements in the banking sector to IDR 300 trillion.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Clarifies Capital Requirement for Open Repurchase Agreements

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator has updated its guidance, clarifying a path for capital markets firms to apply for a significantly lower counterparty risk requirement on certain repos.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Defers Implementation of Mutual Fund Intraday Borrowing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

SEBI has pushed the framework's start date from 1 April 2026 to 15 July 2026, citing operational challenges raised by fund houses.

Capital / Liquidity

IMF Issues Updated Guidance for Building Deposit Insurance Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

New IMF paper calls for public backstops, paybox-plus mandates, and clear rules for e-money to bolster financial safety nets.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine Consumer Credit Surge Requires Vigilant Oversight: AMRO

By Editors | 26/03/2026

New analysis highlights the need for prudent risk management and strong regulatory oversight as unsecured lending grows rapidly.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea to Ease Bank Rules, Offer Immunity for “Productive Finance”

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator plans to reduce capital burdens and expand immunity for staff to encourage lending to businesses and boost economic growth.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Revise Main Debtor Group Evaluation System

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

The move aims to better reflect industry-specific characteristics, particularly for sectors like petrochemicals undergoing restructuring.