Capital / Liquidity

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Report Finds Offshore Activity Masks Financial Vulnerabilities

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

New report shows how firms use offshore centres to raise funds, complicating risk analysis and financial stability monitoring for regulators.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea FSS Urges Broker-Dealers to Tighten Risk Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The FSS has ordered large securities firms to address risks in real estate PF, overseas assets, and funding amid market volatility.

Capital / Liquidity

ASIC Proposes Tougher Capital Rules for Fund Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

ASIC has launched a consultation to increase net tangible asset requirements for responsible entities, citing recent scheme collapses and market changes.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Updates SME Revitalisation Rules, Emphasises Proactive Role for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

The update encourages early action on business succession and M&A, and calls on financial institutions to be more proactive in supporting distressed firms.

Capital / Liquidity

China Introduces Rating System for Wealth Management Firms

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2026

The new system will link ratings to market access and regulatory intensity, aiming to curb a focus on scale over quality.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Warns Small Mutual Banks on Viability Amid Rising Tech Costs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

APRA's Therese McCarthy Hockey highlighted a growing divide in the mutual banking sector, urging smaller players to adapt or risk failure.

Capital / Liquidity

Cambodia Moves to Calm Fears Amid Banking Service Disruption

By Editors | 18/03/2026

Regulators and industry bodies have affirmed the sector’s resilience following a service disruption at a local bank that sparked online rumours.

Capital / Liquidity

China Mandates 'All-In' Cost Disclosure to Combat Predatory Personal Loans

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

New rules from the NFRA and PBOC will force lenders to reveal the total annualised cost of loans, ending hidden fees.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Boosts SME Crowdfunding with New Incentives, Funding

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The country’s co-investment fund receives a MYR 50 million allocation for 2026 and launches new incentives to attract VC/PE-led deals.