Operational Risk

Structural Regulation

NZX Consults on BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

NXZ and NZX Clearing are consulting on requirements for market participants when developing BCPs and disaster recovery arrangements.

Structural Regulation

China NFRA Announces Regulatory Work Plan for 2025

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2025

The work plan includes a regulatory overhaul in the trust sector, as well as the introduction of new rules on product suitability, information disclosure, cybersecurity, and custody.

Credit Risk

Japan Calls on FIs to Help Businesses Overcome US Tariffs

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/04/2025

Banks are asked to offer flexible loan repayments and expand the use of safety net loans. The FSA will increase loan monitoring surveys.

Operational Risk

Taiwan FSC Proposes to Update Internal Control Rules for Banks, FHCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2025

The amendments aim to strengthen risk management, audit independence, cybersecurity, and sustainability practices across banks and financial holding companies.

Market Risk

Japan FSA Raises Alarm Over Hidden Losses in Structured Loans

By Thisanka Siripala | 22/04/2025

Structured loans which bundle JGBs with derivatives have allowed regional banks to avoid marking-to-market or publicly disclosing losses as interest rates have risen.

Resolution & Recovery

Philippines, Korea Sign Cooperation MOU on Deposit Insurance

By Editors | 22/04/2025

The MOU supports cooperation and information-sharing, building on a partnership that started in 2014 and was renewed in 2019.

Credit Risk

Taiwan Providing Loan Support to Businesses Affected by US Tariffs

By Editors | 22/04/2025

Businesses can receive government relief loans, reduced lending rates and loan guarantees. Banks will ease collateral requirements and streamline the credit assessment process.

Liquidity Risk

Korea FSS Directs Woori Bank to Remediate Issues at Dubai Branch

By Editors | 22/04/2025

Woori is directed to strengthen liquidity risk management at its Dubai branch and enhance the effectiveness of its business continuity plan.

Credit Risk

China Issues New Regulatory Guidance for Bad Debt Managers

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2025

Financial asset management companies are encouraged to use “innovative” methods to mitigate risks and provide relief such as bridge financing to troubled enterprises that can be saved.