Operational Risk

    News on frameworks, regulations, and major events related to risks arising from internal processes, systems failures, human errors, or external disruptions.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Relaxes Application Rules for Opening New Bank Branches

    By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

    Regulators have outlined the financial benchmarks and policy incentives for financial institutions seeking to expand their domestic branch networks this year.

    Operational Risk

    HKMA Annual Report Sets Key Priorities for 2026

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

    The report highlights Hong Kong's resilience in 2025 and set a forward-looking agenda focused on technology risk, digital assets, and financial crime.

    Credit Risk

    HKMA Proposes Overhaul of Credit Card, Strategic and Reputational Risk Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2026

    HKMA proposes updates to address modern payment ecosystems, new financial products, and align with the latest international risk management standards.

    Operational Risk

    Philippines SEC Sets New Direction for Digital Lending Oversight

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

    The regulator is advancing a preventive framework through proposed new guidelines to address rising consumer complaints and structural risks in the digital credit market.

    Credit Risk

    RBI Overhauls Disaster Relief Credit Rules for Borrowers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

    New rules from 1 July allow lenders to automatically apply relief but impose stricter eligibility and a new 5 percent provisioning requirement

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Finalises New Regulatory and Classification Framework for NBFCs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

    The new rules exempt smaller, non-public-facing firms from registration and introduce a formal exit path, effective from 1 July.

    Credit Risk

    RBI Finalises Revised Lending Norms for Co-operative Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

    The RBI has set an October deadline for new rules that cap unsecured lending and tighten housing finance terms for urban co-operative banks.

    Operational Risk

    Australia Finalises Targeted Amendments to Operational Risk Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    The amendments provide limited relief from specific contractual requirements for arrangements with providers like central banks and financial market infrastructures.

    Credit Risk

    Hong Kong Rolls Out New SME Support Amid Global Uncertainty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    The regulator and banking sector are offering fresh credit relief and faster loan approvals to help firms manage rising costs.

    AI Risk & Governance

    APRA Demands ‘Step-Change’ in AI Risk Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    The regulator has warned that firms' governance, risk management and assurance practices are failing to keep pace with the rapid adoption of AI.

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