Capital / Liquidity

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Channel IFRS 17 Gains Into Catastrophe Reserves

By Editors | 03/04/2026

FSC will require insurers to retain an estimated TWD 16.3 billion windfall from the accounting transition to bolster solvency.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh to Launch Islamic Interbank Money Market by June - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

The new Shariah-compliant platform, approved by the central bank, aims to provide a structured mechanism for Islamic banks to manage short-term liquidity.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Amends Insurer Capital Rules for Share Buybacks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

The FSC has revised capital adequacy requirements for insurers, aligning rules with a new solvency regime set to be implemented in 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Consults on Liquidity Treatment of Settlement Deposits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

APRA aims to clarify that deposits encumbered with settlement service providers cannot be counted towards minimum liquidity holdings for certain banks.

Securities / Derivatives

China Regulators Coordinate Push to Scale Up ‘Technology Finance’

By Editors | 03/04/2026

PBOC and other regulators outline plans to channel more targeted financial support into strategic technology sectors through specialised policy tools.

Capital / Liquidity

ISDA Urges Regulatory Action on Australian Super Fund Liquidity Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

New report details escalating liquidity risks in Australia’s AUD 4.5 trillion superannuation sector, calling for urgent policy clarity on repos and netting.

Securities / Derivatives

India Hikes Volatility Margin on FX Forwards After RBI Crackdown

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The RBI has tightened rules on currency speculation, prompting CCIL to impose additional margins on US dollar-rupee forward contracts to manage market volatility.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Shelves Plans for Statutory Corporate Rescue Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

In response to strong objections against the proposed regime from labour groups and SMEs, the government has decided to retain its existing court-supervised scheme of arrangement.