Capital / Liquidity

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI to Permit Bank Lending to REITs, Eases NBFC Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    The RBI also doubling collateral-free loan limits for small firms and exempting certain low-risk NBFCs from registration.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Adopts Risk-based Pricing for Deposit Insurance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

    RBI will replace the flat-rate deposit insurance premium with a risk-based framework from April 2026, linking banks’ contributions to their risk profiles.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Launches Task Force to Overhaul NPS Currency Hedging and FX Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 09/02/2026

    A new government body will review the National Pension Service’s investment framework to mitigate its impact on domestic financial markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CCPs Push Back Against CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    Two of the world's largest CCP associations warn that new guidance on business risk is unnecessary and conflicts with existing regulations.

    Trending

    Hong Kong Extends PAPT E-Payment Framework to Secondary Property Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

    The move aims to speed up settlements and mitigate systemic risks associated with traditional cheque-based transactions.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Singapore Makes Small Business Insolvency Scheme Permanent

    By Editors | 06/02/2026

    New framework simplifies eligibility with a SGD 2 million liability cap and streamlines out-of-court processes for restructuring and winding up.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Reduces Liquidity Add-On Requirements for Macquarie Bank

    By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

    APRA has cut the bank's NCO add-on from 25% to 15% and removed its ASF adjustment, but a A$500 million capital overlay remains.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Flags Leverage and Liquidity Risks in Global Repo Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    The FSB warns that rising leverage, short-term funding reliance and market concentration could amplify repo market stress and spill over into sovereign bonds.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Targeting Non-Bank Risks, Crypto and Payments in 2026 Agenda

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    The work plan includes assessments on AI adoption, stablecoin risks and crisis preparedness, as regulators seek to adapt oversight to evolving financial markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s Budget 2026 Raises Derivatives Trading Taxes to Curb Speculation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/02/2026

    The government has increased transaction taxes on equity derivatives to rein in speculative trading, a move that has raised questions over liquidity, hedging costs and investor participation.

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