Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Chinese Banks Prepare for Introduction of Loan Subsidy Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

State-owned banks are gearing up for a new interest subsidy policy to boost consumption, but are waiting for implementation guidance from regulators.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.

Capital / Liquidity

China Directs Financial Sector to Fuel 'New Industrialisation' Drive

By Mark Johnston | 06/08/2025

Regulators have outlined a multi-year plan to steer loans, bonds, and equity financing towards strategic sectors like semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Network

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The central banks have appointed new ACCDs to support the LCTF, to boost trade and investment settlements in ringgit, rupiah and baht.

Capital / Liquidity

AMRO Offers Cambodia Recommendations on Tackling Bad Loans and Ensuring Stability

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

ASEAN surveillance body AMRO recommends the creation of an asset management company to enhance banks' capacity to offload distressed assets.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Forms New Stability Committee Amid Property Sector Strain

By Mark Johnston | 05/08/2025

PBOC will prioritise defusing risks from local government debt and key institutions while maintaining loose monetary policy.

Enforcement

APRA Imposes Capital Add-On on Insurer Keyinvest

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

APRA says KeyInvest must hold an extra AUD 5.5 million in capital and overhaul its board following a review that found deficiencies within its risk management framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka Launches Central Counterparty for Equity Market

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2025

The new clearing house, regulated by the SEC, will guarantee equity trades, reduce systemic risk, and align with global standards to attract foreign investment.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Central Bank Expands Credit Growth Quotas

By Mark Johnston | 04/08/2025

The SBV raised lending limits for banks to support growth targets, though it faces calls to scrap the long-standing quota system.