Capital / Liquidity

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.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Proposes Overhaul of Securities Firm Rules on Real Estate, Venture Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

Regulators are tightening net capital rules for real estate project finance and creating new incentives for investment in high-risk, high-growth companies.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Lenders Ask RBI to Curb Surging Hedging Costs - Report

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Banks seek regulatory relief from the Large Exposures Framework as the cost of hedging US dollar exposure nears a seven-year high.

Fintech / Regtech

India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.