Capital / Liquidity

    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan to Ease Ownership and Board Rules for Internet-Only Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

    The proposed changes aim to help Taiwan's three digital banks raise capital and attract diverse investors after three years of operation, addressing significant operational losses.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Philippines SEC Urges Lenders to Adopt Borrower Relief Measures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    The SEC has issued guidance encouraging lenders to provide relief for borrowers impacted by the national energy emergency.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Forms Bank Taskforce to Finance ‘Northern Metropolis’ Development

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    The HKMA and HKAB have enlisted 15 major banks to provide financing advice and solutions for the city’s flagship development project.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Singapore’s MindForge AI Framework Adds ‘Governance Premium’ for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2026

    The initiative led by MAS aims to standardise AI governance and shield bank balance sheets from risks such as algorithmic drift and model miscalculations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BIS Paper Highlights Systemic Risks from Fund Hedging Behaviour

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2026

    New BIS bulletin finds speculative currency hedging by equity funds can amplify market shocks, posing risks to financial stability.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Unveils KRW 78 Trillion Package for Crisis-Hit Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2026

    Financial regulators have announced significant loan and support packages from state and commercial lenders to aid companies facing liquidity issues.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Australia Launches Dual-Track Response to SME Economic Shock

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

    Government-backed zero-interest loans are being rolled out as major banks simultaneously adjust their own credit provisioning for at-risk sectors.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Malaysia Unveils New Guarantee Scheme, Eases Rules for MSMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

    The government is providing enhanced credit guarantees and extending compliance deadlines to help small businesses navigate the global energy crisis.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Laos Plans Sovereign Wealth Fund to Bolster Economy

    By Editors | 21/04/2026

    The government has initiated a feasibility study for a National Investment Fund, modelled on Singapore's Temasek, to manage state assets and ease debt pressures.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Lifts Rupee NDF Curbs, Imposes New Related-Party Restrictions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.

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