Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Urges Banks to Accelerate Shift to 'Productive Finance'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The FSC has urged financial firms to support the real economy's structural change, warning that market performance will be the ultimate judge of success.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Eases Profit Repatriation Rules for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new rules empower AD banks to process share transfers and remit proceeds for non-resident investors in unlisted companies, part of efforts to streamline foreign investment procedures.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Offers Immunity to FIs for KRW 150tn Growth Fund

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The FSC will shield financial firms from sanctions over potential losses on investments in strategic industries to encourage private sector participation.

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.