Capital / Liquidity

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh Regulators Take Action Against Underfunded Brokerages

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

    The BSEC has ordered DSE to act against two brokerage houses over serious net worth shortfalls, while BB moves to liquidate nine debt-ridden NBFIs.

    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand Eases Foreign Buyer Ban for High-Value Homes

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The change allows holders of the 'Active Investor Plus' visa to buy one luxury property, aiming to attract capital and boost the economy.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Higher Deposit Insurance Limit Takes Effect in South Korea

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    This is the first increase in 24 years, aiming to bolster public confidence and financial market stability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Enhance Margin Collateral Arrangements from 2 October

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2025

    HKEX will align interest paid on cash collateral with overnight rates and halve fees for non-cash collateral.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Deepens SME Accounting Data Pilot to Boost Lending

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    Regulators are tasking banks with using new standardised data to build credit models and innovate online loan products for small businesses.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Proposes Revised Capital Rules for Insurers' Mainland China, HK Operations

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The FSC plans to amend capital adequacy requirements for overseas expansion to align with the new solvency regime taking effect in 2026.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Move to Make Property Curbs Permanent for Foreign Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

    Lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to curb speculative foreign investment in real estate and address claims of reverse discrimination against locals.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Proposes Overhaul of Liquidity Risk Rules for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    The draft guidelines call for stronger governance, stress testing, contingency plans and early-warning systems to address fast-moving liquidity risks in the digital era.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea: New FSS Chief Puts Banks on Notice Over Consumer Protection

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin has warned of strict penalties for misselling scandals and urged a shift away from "easy interest business".

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Passes Bill to Create KRW 100 Trillion KDB Fund for Tech Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

    New law establishes advanced industries fund via Korea Development Bank, easing capital rules to scale support for strategic tech sectors.

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