Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Banking Sector Challenges RBNZ on Proposed Capital Rule Changes

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

The industry argues proposals don't align with international norms and lack a robust cost-benefit analysis, while smaller lenders raise concerns about proportionality.

Capital / Liquidity

ICBC to Absorb Troubled Bank of Jinzhou in State-Led Rescue

By Editors | 31/10/2025

The move marks the culmination of a multi-year crisis and highlights China's strategy of using large banks to resolve regional financial risks.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Obligation for Top Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

The move is part of a broader 'productive finance' push by regulators to shift capital from real estate to innovative industries.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Details New Liquidity, Lending, and Foreign Branch Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The RBNZ is consulting on new standards covering liquidity, lending, foreign branches, and depositor protection to implement the Deposit Takers Act, which passed in 2023.

Securities / Derivatives

BCBS Issues New Rules for Hedging Derivative Counterparty Risk

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The new rule requires banks to calculate a residual unprotected exposure when hedging derivative counterparty risk with fixed-amount credit protection.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Issues New Rules on Loan Relief in Disaster Zones

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The BSP’s new regulations allow for loan deferments and temporary relief from non-performing loan classifications for banks in disaster-stricken areas.

Capital / Liquidity

Korean Banks Still Lack Controls on Loans to Employees’ Families

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

Despite scandals over unfair lending to bankers’ relatives, a report shows that several major Korean banks still lack robust systems to monitor or block family-linked loans.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Sets Go-Live Dates for New Rural Bank Credit Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The BSP has set deadlines for its new enhanced credit reporting system, offering transitional grace periods for rural and cooperative banks.

Securities / Derivatives

China Permits Insurers to Issue 'Sidecar' Securities in Hong Kong

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The new framework allows insurers to cede catastrophe risks to capital market investors, supplementing traditional reinsurance.