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Market Infrastructure

India Finalises 'Global Access Provider' Framework for GIFT IFSC

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

The framework establishes a formal authorisation process for 'Global Access Providers' and introduces stricter capital, disclosure, and operational requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

China Evergrande to be Delisted in Hong Kong on 25 August

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The move marks a final chapter for the world’s most indebted developer after it failed to meet trading resumption requirements following a court-ordered liquidation.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea to Offer Credit Amnesty Programme to Tackle Debt Overhang

By Mark Johnston | 14/08/2025

The programme targets up to 3.24 million small-sum borrowers with debts of KRW 50 million or less, aiming to boost credit scores and support economic recovery.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Governor Affirms Banks’ Autonomy on Minimum Balance Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

The RBI has clarified that setting minimum account balances is a commercial decision for banks and does not fall under its regulatory domain.

Capital / Liquidity

China Rolls Out Loan Subsidies for Consumers and Businesses

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

Regulators will offer state-funded interest subsidies on personal consumer loans and business loans in key service sectors to stimulate the economy.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Rolls Out Support Package to Offset Impact of US Tariffs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The Ministry of Finance has outlined six financial, administrative, and tax relief measures to support businesses affected by new US tariffs.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Streamlines Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

Bangladesh Bank has eliminated several duplicate hard copy submissions to reduce redundancy, effective from the September 2025 quarter.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea's KCMI Calls for Bond Reforms to Support Stablecoin Market

By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2025

KCMI report says a lack of short-term government bonds and restrictive laws are hindering plans for a local stablecoin.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Launches New Web-Based SME Credit Risk Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

The BSP says the new web-based system aims to improve loan assessment and reduce collateral dependence using anonymised statistical data.