Operational Risk

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

    Cryptocurrency

    Bithumb Pursuing Legal Action to Recover Assets Lost in BTC Payout Error

    By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

    Some users argue that they have no obligation to return bitcoin that was distributed to them as a result of Bithumb's operational failure.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Sri Lanka Probes Banks After LKR 13.2bn Fraud at NDB

    By Editors | 13/04/2026

    The central bank is considering an overhaul of industry-wide controls after a major fraud at National Development Bank prompted a multi-agency investigation.

    Operational Risk

    China Establishes New Bureau to Centralise Supervision of State Assets

    By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

    The new body will centralise supervision and risk management for state-owned enterprises as they expand their global footprint amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

    Operational Risk

    MAS: DBS Outage Due to 'Erroneous Step' During System Change

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

    MAS will follow up with DBS after a system change error caused a one-hour digital banking disruption, reinforcing expectations on operational resiliency.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Chinese Banks Claw Back Bonuses Amid Regulatory Pressure and Economic Strain

    By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

    Lenders are recovering performance pay and cutting salaries as Beijing's "common prosperity" drive and tight profit margins force a sector-wide belt-tightening.

    Market Risk

    RBI Says Forex Curbs on Banks are a Temporary Measure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

    The RBI has clarified that recent restrictions on banks' net open forex positions are a temporary response to market volatility and not a permanent structural change.

    Credit Risk

    China Targets Harmful Competition in New Rural Finance Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

    NFRA shifts focus from rapid growth to sustainable lending quality and is cracking down on harmful price wars in rural finance.

    Operational Risk

    Sri Lanka Central Bank Issues New Directions on Bank Outsourcing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    The new framework, effective from January 2027, will replace existing 2012 directions and introduces stricter governance and reporting requirements.

    Credit Risk

    New Zealand FMA Flags Reporting Deficiencies Amid Global Uncertainty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

    FMA identified recurring weaknesses in financial reporting, particularly in climate, credit loss, and impairment disclosures.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Proposes Overhaul of MSME Receivables Financing Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    Draft directions aim to simplify MSME onboarding, streamline capital norms, and harmonise the regulatory framework for TReDS platforms.

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