Prudential Risk

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Proposes New AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

The draft guidance mandates a board-approved risk framework, independent validation of all models, and robust human oversight for AI systems.

Credit Risk

Korea to Launch 'Win-Win Finance Index' for Major Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2026

New index will quantify banks' support for small businesses and vulnerable borrowers, with a pilot evaluation for six major lenders starting in H2 2026.

Capital Adequacy

TAIFEX Eases Emergency Capital Rules for Futures Firms

By Editors | 26/06/2026

TAIFEX has expanded the types of emergency funding futures firms can use to meet capital requirements and extended the support period.

Operational Risk

APRA Launches Formal Investigation Into Diversa Trustees

By Editors | 26/06/2026

The regulator is examining whether the superannuation trustee's executive pay decisions complied with prudential standards and trustees' duties.

Structural Regulation

China Submits Foundational Financial Law to Legislature

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2026

The draft law seeks to create a unified regulatory framework, strengthen risk prevention, and provide a legal cornerstone for building a 'financial powerhouse'.

Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Raises Cap on Short-Term Funds for Long-Term Loans

By Editors | 25/06/2026

The SBV has loosened a key prudential requirement, allowing banks to use more short-term funds for longer-term lending to support economic growth.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Revamps TReDS Rules to Improve MSME Access to Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2026

New framework simplifies MSME onboarding, permits credit guarantees for financiers, and harmonises the regulatory landscape for platform operators.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Aligns UPI Credit Rules with Traditional Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2026

The RBI mandated that the nature of a loan, not its delivery channel, determines its regulatory treatment, closing a regulatory arbitrage opportunity.

Operational Risk

Philippines Defers Go-live for Updated Financial Reporting Package

By Editors | 25/06/2026

The BSP has pushed back the implementation of FRP version 16 by one year to give banks more time to prepare.