Capital / Liquidity

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Needs Stricter Debt Rules to Prevent 'Zombie' Households: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

    BIS paper finds 'zombie' borrowers drag on consumption and recommends expansion of DSR rules to all lenders, including non-banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippines Moves to Cap Digital Reach of Rural Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

    Accounts held by customers with registered addresses outside a rural bank's head office and branch locations will not be permitted to exceed 30 percent of total customer accounts.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Targets AI, Cyber Risk, and Anti-Fraud in 2026 Priorities

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

    The HKMA detailed five key pillars for 2026, focusing on technology risk, SME credit flow, and investor protection.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Proposes Capital Rule Overhaul for Insurers, Targeting Infrastructure and Crypto

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    The IA is consulting on changes to its risk-based capital regime, including preferential treatment for infrastructure and new charges for crypto-assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Asia Weighs Trade-Off Between FX Market Openness and Stability

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 12/02/2026

    Indonesia’s equity shock underscores the dangers of liberalising FX markets without careful structural reform.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IEEFA Urges Policy Action to Fill Southeast Asia's Adaptation Finance Gap

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

    Report says clearer rules for green finance and strategic use of capital markets are vital for the region's climate resilience.

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Proposes Raising Share Financing Cap to Boost Market Participation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

    MAS has proposed the change after reviewing the existing framework and said the higher 90 percent cap would better support investor participation and market vibrancy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA, FIA Call for Tougher Rules in CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

    In contrast to CCPs, ISDA and FIA are urging global regulators to adopt more prescriptive rules for FMI business losses.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Unveils Major Financing Programme for Five Key Industries

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    The multi-year programme sets a TWD 120 billion initial lending target and offers significant regulatory incentives for banks and insurers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Urges EMDEs to Develop Interest Rate Derivative Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

    New paper argues that robust interest rate derivative markets are crucial for financial stability and economic development in EMDEs

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