Operational Risk

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

    Capital Adequacy

    Taiwan Eases FX Hedging Burden for Insurers with New Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new regime aligns with global standards, while accounting changes aim to reduce earnings volatility and costly over-hedging.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea: FSS Head Offers Public Endorsement to New IMA Products

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    Lee Chan-jin has personally subscribed to new Integrated Investment Accounts launched by Korea Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset Securities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Urges Banks to Tighten Oversight Following Crime Crackdown

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

    A joint campaign by the MPS and NFRA dismantled 200 criminal gangs, prompting new warnings for financial institutions on outsourcing risks.

    Credit Risk

    FSC Korea Introduces Stricter Rules for Mutual Finance Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

    New measures will cap project finance loans, raise capital requirements, and strengthen governance to refocus the KRW 1,000 trillion sector.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Imposes New Licence Conditions on Super Trustee Diversa

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    APRA has mandated an independent review of the trustee's investment governance, though Diversa claims the conditions are unwarranted.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BNM Monitoring Agrobank After Reported System Incident - Reports

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The central bank is overseeing corrective actions at Agrobank following an incident linked to a potential loss of MYR 165.75 million.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSS Overhauls Structure to Boost Consumer Protection Focus

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The FSS has created a new governor-led division and plans risk-based supervision across product lifecycles, citing past mis-selling failures.

    Credit Risk

    China to Remove Small, Historic Overdue Debts from Credit Reports

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    The policy targets overdue amounts under CNY 10,000 from the 2020-2025 period, requiring full repayment by March 2026.

    AI Risk & Governance

    FSC Korea Details Sweeping AI Framework for Financial Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    The FSC has launched AI support platforms and outlined plans to streamline data rules and issue new risk management guidelines for FIs.

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