Operational Risk

Operational Risk

Korea FSS Signals 'Zero-Tolerance' Shift to 'Pre-emptive' Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The FSS is moving from post-incident sanctions to a preventive framework with a focus on consumer protection and systemic risk.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Mandates New Disclosure Rules for Real Estate Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

New rules require asset managers to disclose worst-case scenarios and secure CEO sign-off to enhance investor protection and accountability.

Resolution & Recovery

MAS Proposes Tougher Rules for Capital Market Infrastructures

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator is consulting on new recovery and resolution planning rules and extending statutory bail-in powers to CMFMIs.

Operational Risk

GBA Officials Hold Inaugural Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

Regulators from Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Shenzhen met to discuss banking, insurance, AI oversight, and consumer protection.

Operational Risk

Australian Regulators Warn Funds on 'Payday Super' Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

APRA and ATO are concerned that a material number of superannuation funds are not on track to meet the new three-day contribution processing rules.

Credit Risk

Philippine Consumer Credit Surge Requires Vigilant Oversight: AMRO

By Editors | 26/03/2026

New analysis highlights the need for prudent risk management and strong regulatory oversight as unsecured lending grows rapidly.

Capital Adequacy

FSC Korea to Ease Bank Rules, Offer Immunity for “Productive Finance”

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator plans to reduce capital burdens and expand immunity for staff to encourage lending to businesses and boost economic growth.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Urges ETF Industry to Tighten Controls Amid Growth Risks

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

FSS flags concerns over exaggerated advertising, rebalancing shocks, and advance portfolio disclosures amid rapid market growth and new product launches.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australian Regulators Flag ‘Elevated’ Global Risks, Stress Crisis Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

Australian regulators are on high alert over geopolitical tensions, focusing on crisis readiness, cyber resilience, and prudent lending.