Credit Risk

RBI to Standardise Lending Rate Rules, Reopen UCB Licensing

10/08/2026

The central bank has announced plans to harmonise interest rate rules for all regulated entities and resume licensing for urban cooperative banks.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Taiwan Orders All Banks to Review Controls After Kickback Scandal

10/08/2026

A probe involving 15 lenders and over 60 employees has been escalated into a system-wide review, with potential fines of up to TWD 50 million.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korean Police Arrest Three Over KRW 12.3 Billion XRP Scam

10/08/2026

Seoul police have dismantled an alleged crypto investment fraud, freezing assets and issuing an international alert for a fourth suspect.

Operational Risk

Korea Considers Merger of KODIT and KOTEC in Policy Finance Overhaul

10/08/2026

Korea's government is exploring a merger between its two main credit guarantee funds to improve efficiency and reduce operational overlap.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Finalises Managers for New Public Pension Scheme

10/08/2026

The government has signed agreements with 16 asset managers to operationalise its new defined contribution pension scheme for public sector employees.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand Finds Gaps in Consumer Understanding of Financial Products

10/08/2026

A biennial survey from New Zealand’s consumer watchdogs shows a rise in consumer problems and persistent gaps in understanding credit and BNPL contracts.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Considers Expanding D-SIFI Rules to Insurers, Securities Firms

10/08/2026

Regulators are weighing plans to bring large insurers and securities firms into the D-SIFI regime, sparking industry concerns over potential capital burdens.

Market Risk

Korea Financial Chiefs Face Criminal Complaint Over Leveraged ETFs

09/08/2026

Top officials, including the FSC chair, are accused of rushing the approval of high-risk products without proper stress testing.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Appoints James Miller as New FMA Chair

09/08/2026

Former NZX chair James Miller will lead the financial regulator as it faces an inquiry into its workplace culture.