Capital / Liquidity

Securities / Derivatives

India, EU Still Disagree on CCP Oversight Despite MoU Signing - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

The January agreement is contingent on the EU addressing India’s concerns over the extraterritorial oversight of its CCPs in the next EMIR review.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Proposes New Capital and Conduct Rules for Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

The SEC has released draft rules introducing tiered capital requirements, revised licensing fees, and stronger consumer protections for financing and lending companies.

Capital / Liquidity

Cambodian Bank Suspension Stokes Fears of Deeper Regulatory Issues

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

APD Bank’s five-day service freeze has drawn analyst scepticism, while Phillip Bank has moved to quell market rumours amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Finalises New Money Lending Rules to Curb Excessive Debt

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2026

New regulations will be rolled out in two phases, introducing debt servicing caps for low-income earners and mandating credit data sharing.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Considers Exempting Foreign Firms from Treasury Clearing Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 15/03/2026

The SEC is seeking public comment on a proposal to ease the extraterritorial reach of its new mandate.

Fintech / Regtech

India Unveils EASE 8.0 Reform Agenda for State-Owned Banks

By Editors | 13/03/2026

The new framework directs public sector banks to enhance customer experience, data analytics, and responsible banking, including a focus on ESG.

Capital / Liquidity

Australian Pension Giant Seeks to Overturn 30-year Borrowing Ban

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

AustralianSuper is pushing to issue debt for liquidity, but critics warn the move could introduce unnecessary risk to the AUD 4.5 trillion superannuation system.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Banking Body to Develop Risk Guidelines for LBO Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

The Japanese Bankers Association will release guidelines this month to address the risks of the growing leveraged buyout market.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Report Warns on Foreign Currency Funding Risks, Data Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

A new CGFS report highlights banks' reliance on internal capital markets and derivatives, urging enhanced monitoring and currency-specific liquidity rules.