Asian equities fall as Samsung, SK Hynix weigh

A gauge of Asian shares fell after two daily advances, and despite gains for Australian equities. Markets in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. fell, weighing on Korea’s Kospi.

CreditAccess may navigate the choppy MFI waters better

CreditAccess Grameen’s shares have surged by nearly 17% over four trading sessions despite a sequential decline in loan disbursements and a net loss due to increased provisioning. The company has forecasted recovery in operating parameters starting from the March quarter, with improved business momentum and risk management.

RBI sets in motion Aviom India insolvency

The Reserve Bank of India has initiated a corporate insolvency resolution process against Aviom India Housing Finance due to governance issues and payment defaults. A three-member advisory committee and an administrator have been appointed to manage the New Delhi-based firm during this process.

Irdai caps health insurance premium hikes for seniors

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has mandated that insurers cannot increase health insurance premiums for senior citizens by more than 10% annually. This directive aims to address the steep premium hikes observed in certain health insurance products for those aged 60 and above.