Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Mandates IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss Model for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

Central bank issues guidance for a forward-looking provisioning framework, replacing the current incurred loss model from January 2028.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Launches Consumer Credit Commission, Appoints Executive Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

The new regulator will begin oversight of non-bank lenders and BNPL providers under the Consumer Credit Act 2025 to strengthen consumer protection.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Launching Near-Term Climate Stress Test for FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

The joint exercise by the FSS, BOK and KMA will focus on climate-related financial shocks that could materialise within five years.

Capital / Liquidity

China Launches 100B Yuan Fund to Spur Investment, Consumption

By Editors | 10/03/2026

Beijing announces a new fiscal-financial coordination fund and record bond issuance to boost domestic demand and secure its 2026 growth target.

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.