Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Revises Loan Write-Off Policy to Boost Transparency

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2025

Banks must issue a 30-working-day notice to defaulting borrowers before loans are written off, with additional provisions for recovery incentives and board-approved policies.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore's Drew & Napier Readies Lawsuit Over Credit Suisse AT1 Wipeout

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2025

Under the proposed claims, hundreds of Asian investors seek compensation from Switzerland after a court ruled the Credit Suisse bond write-down unlawful.

Trending

Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold and Trade Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

The FSA is reviewing rules to permit banks to hold digital assets, a move that could help to further integrate crypto into mainstream finance.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s New Credit Loss Rules to Cost Banks Billions - Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

The RBI's shift to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework will impact bank capital, but analysts see long-term benefits.

Capital / Liquidity

India, Sri Lanka Explore Rupee Bond Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/10/2025

The initiative could allow Sri Lankan entities to raise funds in Indian rupees as New Delhi expands regional rupee lending.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Unveils Plans for Reining In Property Market Speculation

By Mark Johnston | 20/10/2025

The government is planning sweeping reforms to Vietnam's soaring property market, including a state-run digital trading platform and controversial credit limits.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Designates AIA, Prudential as Systemically Important Insurers

By Editors | 20/10/2025

The Insurance Authority has rolled out a new framework, subjecting the firms to enhanced supervision and resolution planning requirements.

Market Infrastructure

India Reportedly Plans New Mergers of Public Sector Banks

By Editors | 20/10/2025

Four smaller state-owned banks may be merged with larger rivals as part of a government plan with a roadmap expected by FY27.

Sanctions

Cambodia’s Prince Bank Faces Bank Run Following US, UK Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

A bank run has hit Cambodia’s Prince Bank and Thai authorities have launched a probe following massive US and UK sanctions against its parent group for alleged scam operations.