Operational Risk

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Cambodia Partners With Singapore Institute to Upgrade Financial Sector Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

The new director accreditation programme aims to professionalise boardrooms as the financial sector expands and faces more complex regulatory demands.

Operational Risk

APRA Consults on Updates to Prudential and Reporting Standards

By Editors | 26/08/2025

Proposed tweaks include revised terminology, online document access and retirement of pandemic planning guide, effective January 2026

Cybersecurity

FSS Korea Calls on Securities Industry to Upgrade IT Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The FSS has directed securities firms to strengthen their IT controls, saying action will be taken against companies responsible for major incidents.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea, Banks Agree on Nationwide Credit Recovery Plan

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

A working group led by Korea Credit Information Services is preparing to launch the programme on 30 September, restricting the use of delinquency records for millions of borrowers.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Cracking the European T+1 Code for APAC Firms

By Val Wotton | 26/08/2025

Europe's shift to T+1 settlement in 2027 presents unique challenges for APAC firms. Proactive automation, data harmonisation, and early preparation are crucial for successful adaptation.

Operational Risk

Third-Party Risk Takes Centre Stage in Australia

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 25/08/2025

APRA’s new op risk framework compels financial institutions to pay closer attention to third-party concentration risk.

Credit Risk

China Proposes Overhaul of M&A Loan Rules to Support Minority Stakes

By Editors | 23/08/2025

Draft rules raise financing limits and tenors for control deals and set new, differentiated terms for equity-participation loans.

Credit Risk

China Directs Banks to Optimise Loans for Legacy PPP Projects

By Editors | 22/08/2025

Guidelines from the finance ministry encourage lenders to renegotiate rates and extend maturities to ensure project viability and reduce costs.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Credit Rating Rules for Loan Approvals

By Editors | 21/08/2025

The central bank has eased the mandatory internal credit score requirement for banks to approve new loans and renewals.