Capital / Liquidity

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Cuts FX Risk Reserve Ratio to Zero to Cool Yuan's Rapid Rise

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

    The move eliminates costs for forward FX purchases and signals policymakers' discomfort with the renminbi's recent pace of appreciation.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea to Overhaul Rules on Management of Delinquent Debt

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

    Regulators are introducing sweeping reforms to promote early-stage debt restructuring and curb aggressive collection and debt sale practices by financial firms.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Eases Private Placement Rules for Co-operative Bank Umbrella Body

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

    The RBI has allowed the NUCFDC to raise capital from more than 200 subscribers through private share placements, aiming to help it onboard over 1,400 cooperative banks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Cambodia Sets New Asset Management Rules to Tackle NPLs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

    New regulations establish a framework for asset management institutions, setting minimum capital, licensing fees, and strict rules on activities to manage bad loans.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC Issues New Rules for Cross-border RMB Financing

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

    The new unified framework introduces counter-cyclical tools and a net outflow cap tied to capital, aiming to boost offshore RMB liquidity.

    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand Finalises Key Decisions in Review of Bank Capital Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    The RBNZ has finalised its 2025 capital review, introducing loss-absorbing capacity instruments and setting a multi-year transition plan starting in October 2026.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Philippines Proposes Overhaul of Regulations for Electronic Money Issuers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    Draft rules introduce strict liquidity requirements and recovery plans for e-money issuers, and powers allowing BSP to take control of firms in distress.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indonesia to Require Natural Resource Export Earnings to Be Kept in State Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

    The new regulation aims to close loopholes that allowed foreign exchange earnings to exit the country quickly, despite a large trade surplus.

    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand Consults on New Prudential Standards for Deposit Takers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    The RBNZ is seeking feedback on five new standards covering governance, risk management, and disclosure under its new deposit-taking regime.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Shanghai Eases Homebuying Rules and Boosts Loan Limits

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

    Shanghai has reduced residency requirements and increased housing provident fund loan caps in its latest bid to revive the property market

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