Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Indian Banks Accumulate G-Secs as Deadline for New LCR Norms Loom

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

Lenders ramp up sovereign debt holdings as portfolios near regulatory minimum levels and revised liquidity coverage rules loom in April.

Capital / Liquidity

ASX Submits Plan to ASIC on Governance & Leadership Enhancements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

The exchange operator has detailed governance changes and a plan to meet a AUD 150 million capital requirement from ASIC.

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.