CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Taiwan Tightens Rules on Investments by Financial Holding Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

The proposed changes aim to prevent hostile takeovers and enhance market stability by reducing risks to shareholders and employees.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Amends Insurance Act to Protect Basic Coverage

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2025

Taiwan amends Insurance Act, protecting basic coverage from forced execution and enhancing policyholder rights.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Allows Use of Brickwork Ratings for Capital Adequacy Calculations

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

Banks will be able to use BRIPL’s ratings freely when assigning risk weights to credit exposures. Earlier, banks could only use it for loans of up to INR 2.5 billion.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Tightens Liquidity Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2025

Banks required to report more granular data regarding the maturity profile of assets and liabilities, deposit insurance, and mortgage loans, among other areas.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Enhances Fintech Innovation Hub with Tiered Mentorship Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has launched Fintech Innovation Park 2.0, providing tiered mentorship and other enhanced resources to help fintech startups grow.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI to Discontinue Daily VRR Auctions as Bank Liquidity Improves

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The central bank is ending daily liquidity injections via VRR auctions in response to data showing that banking system liquidity is now in surplus.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Loan Rescheduling Rules for Financial Sector

By Editors | 10/06/2025

Bangladesh Bank eases loan rescheduling rules, aiming to support housing finance borrowers with longer repayment periods and greater flexibility.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SEC Philippines Finalises Regulatory Framework for Crypto Industry

By Mark Johnston | 09/06/2025

SEC mandates registration and licensing for crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to enhance consumer protection and combat fraud.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Eases Gold Loan Guidelines for Small Borrowers

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The RBI has removed credit appraisal requirements for small borrowers. while the LTV ratio for loans up to INR 250,000 is 85%,