Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Ease Insurer Capital Rules to Spur Strategic Investment

By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2026

Insurers commit KRW 40 trillion to productive finance as the regulator plans to lower risk coefficients for strategic investments.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Orders Oil Price Controls, Deployment of Stabilisation Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

President Lee Jaemyung orders direct price controls and expanded market fund as regulators direct brokers to bolster IT systems against extreme volatility.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Boost Financial Stability with RRR Cuts, Market Support

By Editors | 09/03/2026

PBOC governor outlined plans to bolster financial stability with tools like RRR cuts and capital market support, while denying any intent to devalue the yuan.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Revises Capital Adequacy Rules for Futures Firms

By Editors | 09/03/2026

The new framework refines the calculation of adjusted net capital, introducing detailed risk-equivalent charges and specific asset valuation haircuts.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Overhauls Bank Reporting Rules, Sets New Penalties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The BSP has introduced a new governance framework, shortened submission deadlines, and revised penalties to improve the quality of bank data.

Capital / Liquidity

China Proposes New Accounting Rules for Financial Assets, Foreign Exchange

By Editors | 09/03/2026

Beijing has launched a consultation on new accounting guidance for complex financial instruments and non-exchangeable currencies, aligning with recent IFRS updates.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Chief Calls for Rethink of Post-Crisis Rules to Tackle New Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos says post-crisis reforms must adapt to tackle risks from non-banks, AI, and growing regulatory complexity.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Relaxes Loan Rules, Sparking 'Zombie Firm' Fears

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

The central bank will allow post-expiry renewal of continuous loans, a move welcomed by businesses but criticised for potential evergreening risks.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tightens NBFC Lending Rules to Curb 'Evergreening'

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

RBI is mandating board-approved policies for new loans to defaulting borrowers and has tightened project finance norms to improve risk management.