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

Operational Risk
BSP Issues Draft Reporting Rules for Trust Entities
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025
Trust entities will have to report additional details on their fiduciary and investment management activities, including data on client risk profiles.

Resolution & Recovery
RBNZ Issues Depositor Compensation Scheme Transitional Standard
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025
The new standard sets out the mechanism deposit takers should use to gather alternate bank details that could be used for DCS payments.

Operational Risk
ISDA Urges Australian Super Funds to Enhance Risk Management
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025
Super funds should be proactive in managing counterparties and third-party suppliers, as ineffective management can result in operational losses, regulatory attention and remediation costs.

Cybersecurity
FS-ISAC Outlines Cyber Threats Facing FIs in 2025
By Manesh Samtani | 20/05/2025
New report highlights growing cyber threats facing the financial sector, driven by emerging technologies, scam networks, and geopolitical instability.

Supervision & Enforcement
China NFRA Standardises Administrative Inspections of FIs
By Editors | 20/05/2025
The NFRA will establish a dedicated online platform to disclose information about administrative inspections to enhance transparency and public oversight.

Cybersecurity
Japan Enacts New Law Allowing Offensive Cyber Operations
By Editors | 19/05/2025
The law enacts a more proactive cyber stance for Japan, empowering authorities to neutralise threats before impact.

Resolution & Recovery
Bangladesh Bank Gains More Power to Resolve Failing FIs
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2025
New ordinance gives Bangladesh Bank power to take control of troubled banks and hold top executives personally liable for financial misconduct.

Cybersecurity
Sri Lanka Steps Up Incident Reporting Requirements for Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2025
Banks have to report incidents such as hacking, ransomware, digital scams and unplanned system outages within two hours of detection

Cybersecurity
Indian Banks on High Alert Amid Tensions With Pakistan
By Editors | 11/05/2025
Indian banks have been directed to bolster cybersecurity and protect the country’s digital payments infrastructure.

Credit Risk
Chinese Banks Directed to Improve Services for Small, Micro Businesses
By Editors | 11/05/2025
NFRA is calling on lenders to enhance the quality of financial services provided to small and micro enterprises.
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