Capital / Liquidity

Securities / Derivatives

China Plans 200B Yuan Capital Injection for Top State Insurers

By Editors | 02/02/2026

The move aims to bolster the balance sheets of China Life and PICC, enabling them to better support the nation's economy.

Securities / Derivatives

Some NBFIs Need Bank-like Rules to Curb Systemic Risk: FSB Chief

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

John Schindler outlines need for tailored, risk-based approach, citing recent crises and pushing back on industry misconceptions about regulation.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Plans to Launch Central Registry to Prevent Mortgage Fraud

By Editors | 02/02/2026

The new system will create a central registry for collateral, mandatory for large loans, to prevent the use of single assets for multiple borrowings.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Launches Million Collateral-Free Financing for Chinese MSMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The initiative, channelled through SME Bank and Bank Rakyat, was welcomed by industry groups as a targeted move to boost capital access.

Securities / Derivatives

China Probes $1.4bln Collapse of Gold Trading Platform

By Editors | 02/02/2026

An unlicensed Shenzhen platform using a 'pre-pricing' model failed after a gold rally, prompting an official investigation into huge losses.

Crypto / Digital Assets

StanChart Warns Stablecoins Could Siphon $500b from Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

Report predicts massive deposit flight by 2028 as pending US legislation paves the way for yield-bearing digital assets to compete with traditional banking models.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Proposes Bank Contribution Exemptions to Boost ‘Stepping Stone’ Lending

By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

The FSC plans to exempt specific transition loans from agency contributions to encourage lending to conscientious borrowers.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Overhauls Rules for Primary Dealers in Government Securities

By Editors | 30/01/2026

New framework introduces mandatory bidding obligations, secondary market turnover targets, and a performance-based ranking system to deepen the government securities market.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Details KRW 3 Trillion Public Tech Fund with Major Tax Incentives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

FSC forms task force to finalise fund structure by March, offering significant tax breaks to drive investment in strategic industries.