Capital / Liquidity

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Launches Green Financing Push for Tourism, SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The BOT and government have unveiled twin initiatives offering targeted financing to help hotels, households and small businesses adopt energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Proposes Overhaul of Prepaid Payment Instrument Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The draft rules introduce stricter capital norms for non-banks, new wallet categories, and mandate interoperability to bolster the payments ecosystem.

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.