Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore, Brunei sign MOU on Cross-border Collateral

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

The agreement will let both central banks accept a wider range of collateral in their liquidity provisioning facilities, giving FIs more flexibility.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Approves Draft Rules to Overhaul Equity Margin Lending

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

New draft rules will restrict margin loans to top-tier stocks, set minimum investor equity thresholds, and impose new risk management obligations on lenders.

Capital / Liquidity

AMRO Urges Brunei to Tighten Bank Oversight on Offshore and Cyber Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2025

AMRO’s call comes as the sultanate’s financial sector sees rising cross-border exposures and prepares for the implementation of Basel III liquidity rules next year.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Halves Reserve Requirements for Banks Involved in Takeovers

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

The move aims to accelerate banking sector consolidation by providing a liquidity boost for FIs involved in takeovers of struggling lenders.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Sees First Ever Issuance of ASEAN Social SRI Sukuk

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2025

The MYR 200 million issuance will be used by the national mortgage corporation to fund the purchase of affordable home financing.

Capital / Liquidity

India Proposes Overhaul of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

New Bill introduces out-of-court resolutions, group and cross-border insolvency frameworks, and clarifies creditor priority over government dues.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Banks Can Manage Commercial Property Risks, HKMA Chief Affirms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

Eddie Yue highlighted banks' strong capital and profitability as buffers against rising loan defaults driven by the stressed CRE sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Eases FX Rules for Exporters in Specialised Zones

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2025

New rules aim to create parity, improve liquidity management by allowing firms in special zones to hold full export proceeds temporarily.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Overhauls Small Business Debt Fund as Applications Surge

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The FSC is relaxing eligibility rules and boosting support for the “New Start Fund” after on-site consultations with business owners.