Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Nepal Unveils Employment-linked Financing Strategy Ahead of 2026

By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

The integrated framework proposes replacing sectoral lending quotas with employment-linked incentives and modernising insolvency laws to mobilise private capital for sustainable growth.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Central Bank to Cut Reserve Ratios, Overhaul Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

New rules effective 27 February will reduce reserve requirements on certain liabilities and consolidate multiple reports into a single weekly submission for banks and quasi-banks.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Revamp of Lead Bank Scheme to Improve Financial Inclusion

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

The draft guidelines to modernise LBS, setting credit-deposit ratio targets, easing borrower procedures, and strengthening district-level credit planning to boost rural lending.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Issues Draft Framework for Bank Exposure to REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

The consultation proposes allowing banks to extend credit to listed REITs under prudential safeguards, including a 49 percent asset exposure limit and eligibility criteria.

Trending

Hong Kong to Legislate for Bank Holding Company Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

HKMA plans a 2026 bill to formalise oversight of unregulated bank parents and gain new powers to appoint investigators.

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.