Operational Risk

Operational Risk

Indonesia’s OJK Issues Social Media Governance Guidelines for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

The new framework urges commercial banks to implement formal risk management and governance policies for their social media activities.

Operational Risk

APRA Imposes AUD 2 Million Capital Add-on on Sovereign Insurance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2026

The capital charge was imposed to address serious deficiencies in its risk management, operational risk, and regulatory reporting frameworks.

Operational Risk

India: GIFT City Regulator Rolls Out New Pension Fund Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The new framework mandates a USD 1 million net worth, details strict investment and exposure limits, and introduces robust governance requirements.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea to Impose TradFI-Grade Controls on Crypto Exchanges

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2026

Korean regulators will require virtual asset exchanges to implement five-minute balance checks, monthly external audits, and financial-company-level internal controls.

Operational Risk

Philippines Proposes Calamity Relief Framework for Non-Bank Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The BSP has drafted rules allowing non-bank financial institutions to grant loan moratoriums and other relief measures in disaster-stricken areas.

Credit Risk

BSP Proposes Flexible Terms for Salary-Based Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The central bank has issued a draft circular to replace prescriptive tenor limits with a principles-based approach tied to borrower creditworthiness.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Indian Bank Union Seeks Probe into HDFC After Chairman's Exit

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

A major bank employees' union has demanded a government inquiry into governance at India's largest private lender following a high-profile resignation.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Leverage Cyber Insurance as Risks Mount

By Editors | 06/04/2026

The FSC is advising companies to evaluate cyber insurance as a key risk management tool, as market premiums show steady growth.

Credit Risk

China Mandates Unified Corporate Credit Evaluation Framework

By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

The plan aims to standardise credit ratings, eliminate fragmented rules, and integrate public and market-based evaluations to support supervision and financing.