Credit Risk

Korea Eases Mortgage Refinancing Rules in Regulated Zones

28/10/2025

Borrowers in newly designated property speculation zones will be allowed to use their original, higher LTV ratios.

Resolution & Recovery

China Revises Rules for Changing Private Investment Fund Managers

28/10/2025

AMAC aims to protect investors from failed managers by simplifying replacement procedures and mandating new contractual safeguards.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

27/10/2025

Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

Market Abuse

FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading

27/10/2025

The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Korea to Use Open Banking Infrastructure to Streamline Bankruptcy Procedures

27/10/2025

Regulators will require financial institutions to develop APIs allowing debtors to consolidate debt information for court submissions via the MyData framework.

Sustainable Finance

Sri Lanka Launches National Climate Finance Strategy

27/10/2025

The strategy identifies 12 key financial instruments to help meet over USD 10 billion in climate needs and attract private capital.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China: New Five-Year Plan Emphasises Tech Driven Growth

27/10/2025

New five-year plan prioritises self-reliance, domestic demand, and national security, as a key meeting confirms the expulsion of senior officials.

Capital Adequacy

Basel III Report Shows Stronger Capital at Global Banks

24/10/2025

Capital levels rose and funding remained stable, but the latest monitoring exercise found a slight decrease in liquidity coverage ratios.

Market Risk

France Presses EU for Third Delay to FRTB Rules - Report

24/10/2025

France argues that the current 2027 timeline creates an unfair disadvantage against US rivals, where the implementation date remains unclear.