Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

South Korean Banks Urge India to Ease Lending Caps

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

During a presidential visit, financial institutions highlighted that a 5 percent single-borrower exposure limit hampers their ability to compete with local players.

Credit Risk

RBI Finalises Basel III Credit Risk Capital Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

Effective 1 April 2027, the new credit risk rules ease key thresholds for banks while strengthening due diligence and risk-weight frameworks.

Credit Risk

RBI Finalises Expected Credit Loss Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The new framework, effective from April 2027, moves to a forward-looking provisioning model while retaining the existing 90-day NPA norm.

Payments & Settlements

US Confirms Dollar Swap Line Talks with Asian and Gulf Allies

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said discussions are underway to provide dollar liquidity to allies, aiming to stabilise markets and reinforce the dollar’s international role.

Structural Regulation

Japan Blocks Acquisition by Korean PE Firm on National Security Grounds

By Editors | 28/04/2026

Government invokes national security law to recommend the halt of a planned USD 1.7 billion private equity deal, citing risks to its defence industry.

Market Risk

China Promotes Floating-Rate Bonds to Manage Market Risks

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

NAFMII is encouraging greater issuance and trading of floating-rate instruments to manage interest rate volatility and improve policy transmission.

Structural Regulation

Japan Overhauls Defence Export Rules, Opening Door to Arms Sales

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The government has scrapped decades-old restrictions on military exports, aiming to boost its domestic defence industry and play a larger role in regional and global security.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Grants First Foreign Bank Licence in Nine Years to IBK

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The move, aimed at strengthening credit flows to businesses and SMEs, marks a renewed opening of the banking sector and deepens South Korea’s financial presence in the country.

Credit Risk

BOT Extends Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Sector

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The central bank has extended relaxed LTV rules until mid-2027, providing continued relief to a property sector that is pushing for further tax cuts and structural reforms.