Operational Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Establishes ‘Study Group’ on Corporate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The move aims to foster a common understanding among stakeholders in response to rising geopolitical and natural disaster risks.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Sues Diversa Trustees Over First Guardian Super Fund Collapse

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

ASIC alleges major due diligence and monitoring failures by the superannuation trustee, seeking penalties and member compensation.

Operational Risk

China Issues Sweeping New Rules for Financial Leasing to Curb Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

New measures effective in 2026 will tighten rules on asset valuation, sale-and-leaseback deals, and risk management to curb 'quasi-credit' activities.

Capital Adequacy

CSRC Outlines 'Differentiated Regulation' to Build 'First-Class' Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

The CSRC signals looser capital and leverage rules for top firms and stricter oversight for others to foster global champions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIFMA Urges Caution on APAC T+1 Shift, Citing Major Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

A new industry paper highlights significant FX, operational and regulatory hurdles, calling for collaboration before any move to a shorter settlement cycle.

Operational Risk

FSS Korea Requires Due Diligence on Overseas Property Funds

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The FSS has introduced a focused review system and mandatory due diligence reporting to strengthen oversight of overseas real estate funds.

KYC & CDD

RBI Enforces Weekly Credit Reporting, Mandates CKYC Use

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

RBI has ordered all lenders to shift to weekly borrower-data submissions and include CKYC identifiers in every report, effective 1 July 2026.

Sustainable Finance

Australia, New Zealand to Align on Financial Regulation, Insurance Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

Australian and New Zealand ministers have agreed to coordinate on payment systems and digital assets, and will establish a working group on insurance accessibility.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Cracks Down on Power Theft by Illegal Bitcoin Miners

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

Authorities have launched a nationwide sweep on rogue crypto-mining sites after illegal operators siphoned over USD 1 billion in electricity.