Operational Risk

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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Court Fines Macquarie Unit for Short Sale Reporting Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    Macquarie Securities was penalised for decade-long systems and control deficiencies that led to widespread misreporting.

    Liquidity Risk

    SEBI Sets Framework for Intraday Borrowing by Mutual Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    SEBI has removed the percentage-based cap for intraday borrowing, introducing new conditions to help funds manage liquidity mismatches.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Warns Super Funds to Match Governance to Systemic Role

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    ASIC official criticises super fund failings in complaints handling and scam prevention, flagging increased enforcement in private credit and member services.

    Operational Risk

    FSS Korea to Inspect Toss Bank After Won-Yen Price Glitch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    The regulator has launched an on-site probe after a system error briefly let customers buy yen at half the market rate, causing potential losses of about KRW 10 billion.

     

    Credit Risk

    Korea FSS Presses Brokerages on Rising Margin Loan Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    The FSS met with 11 securities firms to discuss investor protection and risk management amid growing market volatility.

    Cybersecurity

    China Curbs OpenClaw AI Use Amid Security Fears and Adoption Frenzy

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    Beijing is restricting the viral AI agent in state-run firms over security risks, even as local governments offer subsidies to fuel adoption.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korean Regulator Concludes Probe into Bithumb 'Ghost Coin' Incident

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    The FSS has concluded its probe into the exchange's internal control failures, which allowed a payout far exceeding its holdings.

    Operational Risk

    BOJ Sets Bank Examination Priorities for Fiscal 2026

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    BOJ to scrutinise financial institutions' business models, governance, and management of credit, market and operational risks.

    Credit Risk

    Data Centre Boom is Reshaping APAC Loan Markets: APLMA

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    New whitepaper details the rapid growth, innovative financing, and significant regulatory and credit risks facing Asia's data centre sector.

    Sustainable Finance

    AoF Offers Strategic Recommendations to Bolster Hong Kong as Family Office Hub

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

    A new report details policy recommendations to attract global family offices by boosting philanthropy, impact investing, and risk management frameworks.

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