Operational Risk

Operational Risk

New Zealand FMA Finds Operational Resilience Gaps in Derivatives Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

A thematic review highlighted weaknesses in outsourcing, business continuity, and technology security, despite a generally mature foundation among firms.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Brokers Seek Extension on New Margin Rules

By Editors | 16/04/2026

BSEC has requested detailed data from a brokers' association to evaluate its request for a compliance delay, citing market risks.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Eases Outsourcing Rules for Banks' Trade Finance Operations

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The regulator has amended rules to allow the outsourcing of letter of credit reviews to group entities, aiming to boost efficiency and flexibility.

Credit Risk

Japan Proposes Rule Change to Incentivise Enterprise Value-based Lending

By Editors | 16/04/2026

FSA releases draft supervisory guidelines that would change the classification of loans backed by enterprise value security interests.

Credit Risk

Korean Lending Curbs Prompt Internet Banks to Diversify Overseas

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

Korea’s digital-only banks are accelerating their expansion into Southeast Asia and beyond as stricter household lending rules at home constrain growth.

Credit Risk

OJK Indonesia Amends Credit Reporting Rules for Subsidised Mortgages

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

OJK raised the reporting threshold on its credit information system to help low-income individuals access subsidised housing loans.

Anti-Money Laundering

KoFIU Announces Decision to Penalise Crypto Exchange Coinone for AML Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

KoFIU has sanctioned crypto exchange Coinone for extensive AML/CFT breaches, as a separate review reveals deep-seated internal control deficiencies.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Elevates Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing vulnerabilities in emerging markets and urges policymakers to strengthen oversight of nonbank lenders.

Cryptocurrency

BOK Calls for Crypto to Adopt Stock Market-Style Circuit Breakers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

BOK has urged the government to mandate stock market-style trading curbs for crypto exchanges following Bithumb's multi-billion dollar payout error.