The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have delayed the implementation of Basel III in many markets, with push backs from some of the biggest economies. In Asia, as some jurisdictions move ahead, it risks creating an uneven banking sector that the rules sought to avoid.
Asia-Pacific

Proposed regulations may negatively impact India’s bond market
August 17, 2022SEBI’s new regulatory plans for the corporate bond market have the best of intentions, but risk impeding much-needed growth.

Point Carbon Zero: playing safe while trying to save the world
August 12, 2022Sustainability is becoming a fintech mainstay, with initiatives launching across the globe.

China’s city banks picking up momentum
August 1, 2022While state-owned banks are making the headlines in the country ranking, the city banks are leading the way in performance.

Nepal’s banks battle isolationism
July 29, 2022Nepal’s banks appear resilient to the worst shocks of the pandemic, but there is discontent over a slow to change regulatory system, which is stifling growth.

Nepal’s economy struggles with import dependence
July 28, 2022Remittances from overseas workers comprise a significant portion of Nepal’s foreign currency reserves for this import-dependent country.

Nepal's central bank governor confident FX pressures can be overcome
July 25, 2022Maha Prasad Adhikari, governor of the central bank of Nepal, on the country’s current foreign exchange reserves crisis and the evolution of digital banking.

South Korean regulators prepare for turmoil
July 7, 2022As the clouds darken over the global economy, South Korea’s financial regulators are bracing for a storm.

China’s economy feels the pressure
July 6, 2022The long shadow of Covid-19 is impacting China’s economy, as the country struggles to meet its ambitious growth targets.

Real estate crisis jeopardises China’s economic rebound
July 6, 2022A turbulent year in China’s real estate sector has created unease in the domestic market.