Capital / Liquidity

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Plans Rule Overhaul to Bolster Investor Protection, Curb Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The SEC is set to grant minority shareholders greater voting powers, tighten rules on short selling, and align ESG disclosure with global standards.

Capital / Liquidity

Basel III Report Shows Stronger Capital at Global Banks

By Editors | 24/10/2025

Capital levels rose and funding remained stable, but the latest monitoring exercise found a slight decrease in liquidity coverage ratios.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Finalises Margin Rules to Cleanse Market of Negative Equity - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2025

Investors retreated following reports that the regulator has approved new margin rules that aim to resolve a negative equity problem in the domestic market.

Capital / Liquidity

Bank Capital Shortfall Hits Record $12.6B in Bangladesh

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2025

24 banks breached Basel III requirements as the average capital ratio collapsed to 3.8 percent, prompting calls for liquidation and governance reform.

Capital / Liquidity

France Presses EU for Third Delay to FRTB Rules - Report

By Editors | 24/10/2025

France argues that the current 2027 timeline creates an unfair disadvantage against US rivals, where the implementation date remains unclear.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Proposes Flexible IRB Pathway to Boost Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

APRA’s new framework offers a phased, more transparent process for internal ratings-based accreditation, responding to concerns from medium-sized banks.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Banks Facing Significant Hurdles Adopting IFRS 9

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

Experts warn Bangladeshi banks face a "survival test" in implementing the IFRS 9 standard amid significant data, modelling, and technology challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Streamlines Prudential Rules for Islamic Banking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

The BSP has simplified capital requirements and adopted a flexible approach to liquidity rules in a bid to support the sector's growth.