Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Urged to Overhaul Securities Firm Capital Rules over Systemic Risk Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The KDI warns current capital adequacy metrics create a "dangerous illusion" of soundness and proposes a return to stricter, pre-2016 rules.

Enforcement

China's Expands SOE Accountability Rules to Curb Misconduct

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The measures expand punishable offences to 98 scenarios, detail financial penalties, and introduce lifetime accountability for major decisions.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Impose 'One-Strike' Rule on Private Equity Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 29/12/2025

The FSC plans stricter oversight, new reporting duties, and a 'one-strike-out' policy to curb short-termism and boost venture capital.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand Launches THB 20 Billion Guarantee Fund to Reverse SME Credit Crunch

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

Thailand’s central bank and finance ministry have unveiled a risk-sharing mechanism funded by a bank levy reduction to unlock THB 100 billion in new lending.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Empower Local Governments to Stabilise Property Sector

By Editors | 29/12/2025

Beijing will empower cities to clear housing inventory while introducing a "lead bank" financing system and promoting completed-home sales.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea Increases Bank Contributions to Inclusive Finance Fund

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The FSC will raise bank contribution rates to 0.1 percent to bolster funding for policy-based microfinance and vulnerable borrowers.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Finalises New IRRBB Rules, Adopts Recalibrated Basel Shocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The new framework applies more severe, recalibrated interest rate shocks to the existing six-scenario test and a 15% capital trigger for 'outlier' banks, effective from 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Introduces Stricter Rules for Mutual Finance Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

New measures will cap project finance loans, raise capital requirements, and strengthen governance to refocus the KRW 1,000 trillion sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won

By Editors | 26/12/2025

New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.