Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Eases Loan Rules to Support SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

Bangladesh Bank relaxed refinancing rules for smaller companies, widening bank eligibility to boost lending amid rising defaults and undisclosed bad loans.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Proposes Update to Fund Valuation Rules, Targeting Illiquid Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

IOSCO consults on 13 recommendations focusing on governance, conflicts of interest, and fair value for complex fund holdings.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Spotlights Bank Resolution Tools, Cross-border Hurdles for APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

New paper outlines practices for using 'transfer tools' in bank failures, citing a Malaysian case study and ongoing cross-border challenges.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Unveils Loan Relief Scheme for Exporters Hit by Tariffs

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The measures include offering loan moratoriums, extended export-credit timelines and safeguards against NPA downgrades amid global disruptions.

Securities / Derivatives

Lessons From Australia’s AT1 Migration Could Reignite Global Debate over Capital

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 18/11/2025

Australia is so far the only market to have taken active steps to fully phase out AT1 bonds. But other jurisdictions are closely watching the progress.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Orders Loan Data Crackdown Ahead of National Election

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Bangladesh Bank has ordered FIs to update loan data to bar defaulters from polls amid deepening financial sector concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Updates Repo Rules, Adds Municipal Bonds as Collateral

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The updated directions refine trading and reporting rules, and streamline participation, settlement, and risk management across India’s repo market.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Approves First Operators Under 'Investment Management Account' Framework

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The approved firms will be able to channel significant funds into corporate finance-related assets and venture investments, but must guarantee investor principal.

Capital / Liquidity

Laos Sets 3pc NPL Target, Tighter FX Rules in New Five-Year Plan

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Bank of the Lao PDR outlines new policy targets following criticism over currency management and inflation control.