Operational Risk

Credit Risk

China to Meet Credit Rating Firms Over Quality Concerns

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

Regulators have urged rating agencies to address inflated ratings and weak risk warnings, highlighting systemic issues in the domestic bond market.

Capital Adequacy

SEBI Proposes New Broker Net Worth Rules Tied to Client Base

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The proposed framework moves away from client cash balances, linking capital requirements to the number of active clients and funds handled to create a stronger financial buffer.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BOJ Warns on Hedge Fund and Geopolitical Risks to Financial System

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

BOJ flags growing threats from overseas non-banks and Middle East conflict, despite finding the system is currently stable.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.

Emerging Prudential Risks

HKMA Paper Calls for Enhanced Measures to Bolster Corporate Resilience

By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2026

New paper urges policymakers to enhance monitoring, improve communication, and strengthen funding markets to help firms withstand economic shocks.

Liquidity Risk

South Korea Forms Joint Support Body for Naphtha Imports

By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2026

New framework involving regulators, banks and the state trade insurer will fast-track letters of credit for petrochemical firms facing supply risks.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Amends Capital Adequacy Rules for Bills Finance Firms

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2026

The amendments revise calculations for regulatory capital and risk-weighted assets, introducing stricter treatment for intra-group and certain financial instrument exposures.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Updates Guidance on Financial Reporting and Audit Relief

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2026

ASIC has reissued its regulatory guide on relief from financial reporting and audit rules, consolidating previous guidance and reflecting recent legislative reforms.

AI Risk & Governance

FSC Korea to Bolster Support Network for Vulnerable Groups With AI

By Editors | 25/04/2026

The FSC plans to expand its finance-welfare-employment support programme with AI tools, proactive alerts, and new products for small businesses and the uninsured.