Prudential Risk

Operational Risk

APRA Imposes New Licence Conditions on HUB24 Super Trustee

By Editors | 01/06/2026

The regulator has acted against HTFS Nominees over significant governance and conflict of interest failings, signalling a wider industry crackdown.

Capital Adequacy

Japan Proposes 'Bridging Bonds' to Fund Growth Amid Fiscal Concerns

By Editors | 01/06/2026

The plan aims to fund strategic investments without immediately adding to official debt figures, but has sparked concern among analysts and in markets.

Credit Risk

India Marks Decade of Insolvency Code With Over INR 4 Trillion Recovered

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2026

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has reshaped credit discipline and recovered vast sums, but implementation delays and new legislative amendments are defining its next chapter.

Operational Risk

MAS Details Expectations for Fund Manager Risk Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/06/2026

A new guidance on risk management for fund managers highlights weaknesses in governance, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring found during inspections.

Operational Risk

MAS Outlines Stricter Expectations for Fund Valuation Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/06/2026

The regulator has detailed its supervisory expectations for fund managers, emphasising robust governance, independent processes, and rigorous controls following thematic inspections.

Structural Regulation

Japan Enacts Law for CFIUS-Style Foreign Investment Screening

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/06/2026

The revised law creates a cross-ministerial panel and expands the scope of deals subject to national security reviews.

Credit Risk

Indonesia Clarifies 'Business Judgment Rule' to Protect Bankers

By Editors | 01/06/2026

Top judicial and regulatory bodies affirm that prudent, good-faith lending decisions that result in losses will not automatically face criminal prosecution.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

AMRO Calls for Overhaul of ASEAN+3 Tax Incentive Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 30/05/2026

AMRO warns of high fiscal costs and evasion risks, urging better design, management, and governance for tax relief schemes.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Fintech CreditEase Freezes $4.4 Billion in Wealth Products

By Editors | 30/05/2026

The move by the firm's Heritvest unit has trapped an estimated CNY 30 billion, sparking renewed concerns over shadow banking risks and prompting regulatory action.