Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Issues Five Preliminary Private Credit Bureau Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The move is expected to transform lending practices, lower default rates, and expand access to credit for millions of people.

Fintech / Regtech

Global Regulators Urged to Adapt 'Black Box' AI Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

A BIS paper says regulators may need to accept performance-explainability trade-offs for complex AI, with strict new safeguards.

Capital / Liquidity

China NFRA Overhauls Capital Margin Rules for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

The NFRA has removed bank type restrictions for holding deposits while raising prudential standards and introducing new deposit forms.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines to Strengthen Oversight of NBFIs with New Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The new framework will complement existing bank regulation and align with global best practices to better anticipate risks and preserve financial stability.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Lawmaker Proposes New Bill to Regulate Digital Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

The proposed bill introduces segmented authorisation system, stablecoin regulations, and domestic ICO framework.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Eases Bank Lending Cap for First-Time Homebuyer Loans

By Editors | 06/09/2025

Regulators have exempted a state-backed mortgage programme from a key lending limit to ease credit availability for genuine buyers amid a market slowdown.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan’s FSA Pushes Regional Banks Beyond Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The FSA is calling on regional banks to go beyond traditional lending by helping local businesses raise equity, advising on funding strategies and facilitating deals.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Overhauls Rules for Brokers Facing Capital Shortfalls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC says the new regulations establish a clear protocol for failing firms, including provisions for client asset transfers and a waiver for breaches caused by digital asset volatility.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand SEC Eases Capital Requirements For Digital Asset Custodians

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC has lowered capital requirements and set a zero-risk weighting for certain digital tokens to reduce costs and encourage domestic custody services.