Operational Risk

Capital Adequacy

China NFRA Proposes Overhaul of Rules for Rural Lenders

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2026

The draft rules are expected to force consolidation by hiking capital minimums and requiring principal sponsors to hold a majority stake.

Cybersecurity

Indian Banks Told to Prepare for ‘Mythos’ AI Cyber Threat

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

India’s MOF has urged banks and insurers to strengthen cyber resilience against emerging AI threats targeting legacy systems.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Regulator Mandates 14-Week Training for New Bankers

By Editors | 11/05/2026

BB issued new guidelines requiring a 14-week training programme for all entry-level officials to standardise professional competency and ethics.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Mandates 'Three Chiefs' in Overhaul of Bank Internal Controls

By Editors | 10/05/2026

New rules introduce a 'three lines model', require dedicated compliance, risk and info-sec chiefs, and embed ESG and operational resilience.

Operational Risk

SEBI Discontinues Broker Backup Trading Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2026

The platform was deemed redundant following significant improvements in brokers' technological resilience and was never used since its launch in October 2023.

Cybersecurity

ASIC Calls for Urgent Cyber Uplift as AI Accelerates Threats

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

ASIC has issued an open letter directing licensees and market participants to strengthen their cyber defences against AI-accelerated threats.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes Prudential Norms for Assets Seized in Loan Recovery

By Editors | 07/05/2026

The RBI has issued draft rules governing the valuation, holding period, and disposal of immovable assets acquired by lenders from defaulted loans.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBNZ Financial Stability Review Flags Global Risks, Regulatory Updates

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2026

New Zealand’s financial system is resilient but faces headwinds from global geopolitical conflict. Regulators advance significant changes to prudential and crisis management frameworks.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Warns on Private Credit Risks, Urges Data and Oversight Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2026

New report highlights growing vulnerabilities in private credit, calling on authorities to enhance monitoring and deepen analysis of interlinkages.