Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Phase In Stricter Real Estate PF Rules from 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2026

New capital requirements will be phased in over four years as market indicators show signs of stabilisation and restructuring efforts continue.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Faces Deepening Banking Crisis Amid Surging Defaults

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

An industry association is calling for regulatory relief as defaulted loans and capital shortfalls hit record highs, prompting government reform pledges.

Enforcement

Korea to Triple Small-Scale Offering Cap, Tighten Rules for Fractional Investments

By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

Regulators have proposed raising the small-scale public offering threshold to KRW 3 billion while mandating full disclosure for fractional investment securities and easing rules for VC funds.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Probes Two Banks Over Tech Loan Irregularities

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

The FSS is inspecting KB Kookmin Bank and Woori Bank amid allegations of falsified credit evaluations.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Mandates Higher FI Contributions to Boost Microfinance

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

Regulators have increased mandatory contributions from financial institutions to expand policy-based finance and support for vulnerable borrowers in South Korea.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Think Tank Urges Taiwan to Adopt Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

A new report argues Bitcoin could provide financial resilience against a potential China conflict, despite the central bank's previous rejection.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM to Provide Financing Support to Firms Amid Global Volatility

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

Malaysia unveils a 10-point plan to strengthen bank support for MSMEs, focusing on improving access to financing and credit delivery.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank to Vet Large Corporate Loans Before Approval

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

The central bank is formulating a new policy to directly scrutinise large loan proposals in a bid to curb rising defaults.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Three-Tier Banking Structure to Boost Rural Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

The draft guidelines introduce new categories for banking correspondents, overhaul remuneration rules, and tighten governance to enhance financial inclusion.