Capital / Liquidity

    Capital / Liquidity

    IAIS Flags Gaps in Insurer Resolution and Liquidity Frameworks

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    An assessment of major insurance markets, including in APAC, found weaknesses in resolution planning, powers, and liquidity risk disclosure requirements.

    Market Infrastructure

    BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Singapore's New Insurance Capital Rules Take Effect, MAS Warns on Asset Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

    The rules, finalised on 16 March, introduce changes for infrastructure investments and equity risk, as MAS signals a future consultation on reinsurance.

    Capital / Liquidity

    South Korea Planning KRW 50 Trillion Venture Support Fund

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    The plan includes significant direct and indirect investments and offers liability exemptions to participating financial institutions to boost the innovation ecosystem.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Financial Stability Report Flags Risks From Global Tensions, AI Boom

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    Hong Kong’s banking sector remains resilient but faces risks from global uncertainties and the AI boom, the HKMA says.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bank Indonesia Launches FX Repo Facility to Deepen Markets

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    The central bank will allow its foreign currency securities to be used as collateral in new repo transactions to boost liquidity and support the rupiah.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Issues Largest QDII Quota Increase Since 2021

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    The USD 5.3 billion increase comes amid high investor demand and a new regulatory push to prioritise public funds.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Finalises Capital Rules to Bolster Australian Annuity Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    APRA has finalised amendments to its capital framework for life insurers, aiming to foster innovation in retirement products.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Delays Capital Market Norms, Eases Bank Capital Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    The deferral to 1 July follows industry pushback and is accompanied by key clarifications on acquisition finance and capital adequacy for bank exposures.

    Capital / Liquidity

    South Korea Mandates Coordinated Support for Small Businesses

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    The FSC and MSS have partnered with private banks and public agencies to create a one-stop support network for struggling firms.

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