Operational Risk

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Drafts Protocol to Reverse Fraudulent Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

The industry-wide framework aims to provide clearer and more reliable timelines for recovering funds stolen through scams and cyberattacks.

Credit Risk

China Revamps Microcredit Scheme, Doubles Loan Cap to CNY 100,000

By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

The new policy expands support to a wider rural population and provides greater flexibility for banks and borrowers after the post-poverty transition period.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Overhauls Cybersecurity Strategy With New Tools and Mandatory Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

The new strategy includes deploying proprietary government threat detection tools, mandating Cyber Trust Mark certification, and raising security standards for consumer routers.

Cybersecurity

Korea Launches Integrated Cyber Threat System for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The new system creates a real-time, two-way communication channel for sharing threat intelligence and coordinating industry-wide responses.

AI Risk & Governance

GARP and NSE Subsidiary Partner to Boost Risk Management in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

GARP and NAL Academy have announced a collaboration to expand risk management education, professional development and certification pathways across India.

Capital Adequacy

BNM Fines 13 Money Changers for Inadequate Funds, Weak Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

BNM has imposed penalties on 13 licensed money changers, underscoring the regulator’s focus on financial integrity and consumer protection.

Credit Risk

Korea to Overhaul Rules on Management of Delinquent Debt

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

Regulators are introducing sweeping reforms to promote early-stage debt restructuring and curb aggressive collection and debt sale practices by financial firms.

Operational Risk

New Zealand FMA Flags Resilience Gaps in Crowdfunding Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has called for stronger governance and risk management following a thematic review of crowdfunding service providers.

Supervision & Enforcement

New Zealand Consults on New Prudential Standards for Deposit Takers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The RBNZ is seeking feedback on five new standards covering governance, risk management, and disclosure under its new deposit-taking regime.