Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Final Rules to Ringfence Banks’ Core Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

The rules tighten how banks and financial groups undertake non-core activities, setting clearer boundaries, stricter investment limits, and more harmonised oversight across entities.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysian Banks Announce Goodwill Discounts for Early Hire-Purchase Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

The industry-wide measure follows a new law abolishing the Rule of 78, aiming to provide fairer treatment for existing borrowers.

Securities / Derivatives

China Rapidly Aligning Derivatives Market with Global Standards: Experts

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

ISDA panel discusses rapid developments in China’s repo market, the adoption of margin rules for non-cleared derivatives, and opportunities for CGBs.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Moves to Stabilise Won with NPS Swap Extension, New FX Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

Authorities will extend a USD 65 billion currency swap and begin monitoring exporters' forex activities to ease pressure on the won.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Amends Regulatory Framework for Gold Metal Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

The revised gold loan framework formalises definitions, prudential norms, repayment rules, and reporting standards for Gold Metal Loans, effective 1 April 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand Extends Credit Card Repayment Relief to End-2026

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The BOT has extended its credit card minimum payment cap of eight percent for an additional year to aid vulnerable borrowers.

Fintech / Regtech

BCBS Consults on Mandatory Machine-readable Pillar 3 Data for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

The proposal aims to standardise quantitative disclosures to improve data accessibility and comparison, with a proposed 2029 implementation date.

Capital / Liquidity

Russian Banks Seeking RBI Approval to Expand Footprint in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

Gazprombank and Alfa Bank seek RBI approval as the leaders of both countries agree to develop bilateral payment systems and expand trade.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan to Tighten Oversight of Regional Banks that Receive Public Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

New rules will mandate stricter screening for injections of public funds and offer greater incentives for consolidation in the regional banking sector.