Capital / Liquidity

Enforcement

FSS Korea Initiates Disciplinary Action Over Fraudulent IBK Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The FSS has sent a formal inspection opinion to Industrial Bank of Korea, marking the start of enforcement action in a major loan fraud case involving internal staff collusion and falsified documents.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Pushes Data-sharing Infrastructure to Boost SME Trade Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 29/07/2025

The HKMA is advancing its Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) with new pilots in credit scoring and logistics data, aiming to streamline lending and cut costs for businesses.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Central Bank Establishes New Bank Resolution Department

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

The new department was created to ensure timely resolution of capital shortfalls, liquidity crisis or any other risk threatening the existence of a bank and to protect the interest of the depositors.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s Supreme Court Allows CBI to File 22 Cases Against Banks and Builders

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

The court cited “substantial evidence” of collusion between banks and real estate developers, exposing violations of lending norms under the now-controversial subvention scheme.

Enforcement

New Zealand Regulator Clears Banks of Cartel Conduct in Climate Alliance Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The Commerce Commission found no evidence that five banks coordinated lending policies under the Net-Zero Banking Alliance framework.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Directs Top 10 Banks to Enhance Resolution Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

Regulators have approved 2025 resolution plans and renewed the D-SIBs list for 2026, but demanded greater preparedness for digital bank runs.

Capital / Liquidity

Cambodia Unveils New Regulatory Framework for Infrastructure Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 24/07/2025

Cambodia has issued regulations for infrastructure bonds, opening a new channel for public and private companies to fund national development projects.

Capital / Liquidity

Reforms Driving Lower NPAs at Indian Public Sector Banks: Minister

By Editors | 23/07/2025

The gross NPA ratio has fallen sharply from 9.11% to 2.58% over a four-year period, while the total value of bad loans has more than halved.

Capital / Liquidity

Korean Lawmakers Approve Amendments to Double Deposit Protection Limit

By Editors | 23/07/2025

South Korea's Cabinet has approved legislative revisions to double deposit protection coverage, bolstering depositor confidence and financial stability.