Operational Risk

Cloud & Infrastructure

HKMA Details Multi-Year Overhaul of Bank Data Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

The HKMA has launched GDR 3.0, a multi-year plan to replace template-based returns with granular, on-demand data submissions.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Amends Insurer Capital Rules for Share Buybacks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

The FSC has revised capital adequacy requirements for insurers, aligning rules with a new solvency regime set to be implemented in 2026.

Liquidity Risk

ISDA Urges Regulatory Action on Australian Super Fund Liquidity Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

New report details escalating liquidity risks in Australia’s AUD 4.5 trillion superannuation sector, calling for urgent policy clarity on repos and netting.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Finalises Stricter Rules for Payment System Disruptions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

New rules impose a strict, time-bound framework for participants of the Peso RTGS, introducing a one-hour reporting deadline and a two-hour trigger for contingency plans.

Resolution & Recovery

Hong Kong Shelves Plans for Statutory Corporate Rescue Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

In response to strong objections against the proposed regime from labour groups and SMEs, the government has decided to retain its existing court-supervised scheme of arrangement.

Credit Risk

Korea to Block Mortgage Extensions for Multi-Homeowners

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The measures, part of a new household debt plan, will also impose stricter rules on P2P lenders and penalties for loan misuse.

Operational Risk

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Finds Deficient Controls, Non-Compliance at Market Participants

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

HKEX published findings from its 2025 inspection programme, detailing common compliance deficiencies in risk management and China Connect rules.

Operational Risk

APRA Imposes Licence Conditions on Super Trustee Fiducian

By Editors | 01/04/2026

APRA has mandated independent reviews and remediation after identifying significant weaknesses in Fiducian's investment and board governance.