Operational Risk

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

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Proposes Principles-Based Overhaul of Bank Board Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    The proposed framework aims to shift boards’ focus from routine operations to strategic oversight and risk governance.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Prudential Norms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

    The central bank plans to scrap the Investment Fluctuation Reserve and ease capital adequacy rules to reduce compliance burdens and boost liquidity.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

    The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

    Cybersecurity

    Korea FSS to Shift Financial Security Oversight to Prevention

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

    The FSS will focus on proactive risk management but has vowed a “zero-tolerance” approach to repeat IT incidents caused by internal control failures.

    Credit Risk

    FSS Korea Probes Two Banks Over Tech Loan Irregularities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    The FSS is inspecting KB Kookmin Bank and Woori Bank amid allegations of falsified credit evaluations.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA Identifies Gaps in Cyber Risk Management at Domestic FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    New FSA-commissioned report finds domestic firms lag overseas peers in managing cybersecurity risks from vendors and other third parties.

    Credit Risk

    BNM to Provide Financing Support to Firms Amid Global Volatility

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    Malaysia unveils a 10-point plan to strengthen bank support for MSMEs, focusing on improving access to financing and credit delivery.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Bank to Vet Large Corporate Loans Before Approval

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    The central bank is formulating a new policy to directly scrutinise large loan proposals in a bid to curb rising defaults.

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