Operational Risk

Payments & Settlements

PSE Amends Business Continuity Rules for Market, Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

The PSE has changed its market halt trigger to a value-based metric and is requiring all brokers to have "correspondent arrangements" in place.

Operational Risk

APRA Corporate Plan Highlights Focus on System-Wide Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

APRA has sharpened its focus on cyber risks, super fund expenditure, and striking a better balance between financial safety and productivity.

Credit Risk

S. Korea Expands Mandatory Debt Adjustment to Telecom Providers

By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

A cabinet-approved enforcement decree mandates telecom participation in debt workouts and allows wider use of dormant deposit interest income.

Liquidity Risk

APRA Updates Guidance on Superannuation Reporting Rules

By Editors | 18/08/2025

APRA has released detailed guidance for trustees on reporting complex assets, derivatives, and liquidity management under new data standards.

Emerging Prudential Risks

AMRO Urges Brunei to Tighten Bank Oversight on Offshore and Cyber Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2025

AMRO’s call comes as the sultanate’s financial sector sees rising cross-border exposures and prepares for the implementation of Basel III liquidity rules next year.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BSP Orders Removal of Gambling Links from Banking Apps

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The BSP has given financial institutions 48 hours to remove access to gambling sites from their mobile apps.

Credit Risk

Korea Overhauls Small Business Debt Fund as Applications Surge

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The FSC is relaxing eligibility rules and boosting support for the “New Start Fund” after on-site consultations with business owners.

Operational Risk

APRA, ASIC Issue Warning to Super Funds on Retirement Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Only 33% of Australians aged 50-66 are confident they will have a financially comfortable retirement, and just 18% have a clear financial plan before leaving the workforce.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Court Penalises NAB Over Hardship Assistance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The Federal Court has penalised NAB and its subsidiary, AFSH, for failing to respond to hundreds of customers experiencing financial difficulty.