Operational Risk

Credit Risk

Korea to Overhaul Bank Rules in KRW 70 Trillion Inclusive Finance Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The FSC will link banks’ mandatory contributions to their performance in lending to vulnerable groups and tighten rules on debt collection.

Operational Risk

Global Banks Still Face Hurdles with BCBS 239 Risk Data Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2026

New BCBS newsletter highlights persistent challenges in governance, data lineage, and cross-border implementation for systemically important banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Orders Banks to Bolster Debt Relief Notices, Dormant Asset Refunds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2026

The FSS will require lenders to issue separate debt adjustment notices and will publish firms' performance on returning dormant assets.

Credit Risk

RBI Introduces Revised Framework for Related Party Lending

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

RBI has set stricter norms for related-party loans, mandating board-approved credit risk policies, and introducing materiality thresholds to enhance governance and prudential controls in banks.

Operational Risk

MAS Flags Lapses in Insurers’ Stress Testing, Warns Against Box-ticking Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

Reviews of recent ORSA submissions uncovered missing stress tests and misinterpretations of enterprise risk management requirements, requiring insurers to strengthen governance.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan FSC Fines Shanghai Commercial Bank Over Staff Fraud, Control Lapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

The FSC cites systemic failures in monitoring, access controls, and corporate culture; orders the bank to increase its operational risk capital.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

Supervision & Enforcement

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

By Editors | 31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.

Structural Regulation

Korea Finalises Stricter Treasury Stock Disclosure Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

New rules effective 30 December lower the reporting threshold and mandate comparison of planned versus actual share buybacks.