Capital / Liquidity

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Issues Updated Climate Scenario Analysis Guide for Supervisors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

The updated guide reflects maturing practices and introduces short-term scenarios for assessing near-term policy and weather-related shocks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS Finalises Third-Party Risk Rules, Expedites Crypto Standard Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

The BCBS has approved final principles for third-party risk management and will fast-track a review of the cryptoasset standard.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

Fintech / Regtech

Pakistan Amends Non-Bank Lending Rules to Boost Fintech, Inclusion

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

The country's securities regulator has introduced credit guarantee institutions, raised microfinance loan limits, and revamped peer-to-peer lending frameworks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Outlines 2026 Agenda Targeting Crypto, NBFI, Regulatory Alignment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The FSB will prioritise aligning national regulations, tackling risks in non-banks and stablecoins, and improving cross-border resolution frameworks.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Intensifies Scrutiny of Bank Property Lending – Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The HKMA is increasing calls to lenders and questioning decisions on distressed loans and collateral valuations.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Eyes Higher Lending to Low-Credit Borrowers at Internet Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The regulator is reviewing whether KakaoBank, Toss Bank, and K Bank can responsibly expand loans to mid- and low-credit customers amid rising delinquency rates.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.

Capital / Liquidity

Nepal Sets up Unit to Coordinate Foreign Investment and Banking Issues

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

Nepal's Ministry of Finance establishes a dedicated unit under its International Economic Relations Division to facilitate services for international investors.