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Emerging Prudential Risks
Korea Reviews Bill to End Direct Bond Purchases by Central Bank
19/05/2026
The proposal aims to bolster central bank independence, but critics warn it could limit the government's crisis-response flexibility.
Structural Regulation
Philippines to Introduce National Financial Education Strategy
19/05/2026
The central bank is finalising a national roadmap to improve financial literacy, part of its broader strategy for financial inclusion.
Cryptocurrency
Hana Financial to Buy KRW 1 Trillion Stake in Crypto Operator Dunamu
19/05/2026
The deal will see the banking giant become a major shareholder in South Korea’s top crypto exchange operator ahead of a new digital asset law.
Trading & Investment
RBI Hikes Bond Trading Targets for Primary Dealers by 48%
19/05/2026
The RBI has mandated significantly higher trading volumes for its 21 primary dealers to deepen market liquidity.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia’s OJK Extends Market Stability Measures Post-MSCI Review
19/05/2026
The regulator has postponed the implementation of short-selling and continues to allow share buybacks without shareholder approval to mitigate volatility.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Slashes Penalty Rate on Overdue Loans
19/05/2026
The central bank has lowered the maximum penalty interest rate on overdue loans to 0.5 per cent, a move critics fear could encourage defaults in a stressed sector.
Resolution & Recovery
Bangladesh Bank Approves Liquidation of Five Ailing NBFIs
19/05/2026
The central bank has approved a depositor repayment scheme as it moves to shut down five chronically distressed non-bank firms.
PEPs & Sanctions
Cambodia Post Bank Takes Over Prince Bank's $760m Loan Book
19/05/2026
The transfer follows Prince Bank’s closure due to sanctions-related issues, with the regulator approving the portfolio assignment.
Credit Risk
OJK Indonesia Pushes for ‘Business Judgement Rule’ in NPL Cases
19/05/2026
The regulator is seeking legal certainty to protect bankers from criminalisation over bad loans, provided decisions are made in good faith.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan FSC Proposes to Widen Talent Pool for Insurer Management
18/05/2026
The FSC plans to expand the list of professional backgrounds eligible for senior management roles to boost industry competitiveness.
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