Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

China Directs Banks to Boost Lending for Small Businesses

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2026

The NFRA has issued new guidelines for 2026, telling banks and insurers to improve credit supply and services for SMEs and private enterprises.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Proposes Good Practices to Address Trade Clustering at Market Close

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

New consultation flags operational, manipulation, and volatility risks from the growing importance of end-of-day auctions, seeking feedback on potential responses.

Credit Risk

China Tightens Oversight of Bond Rating Terminations - Report

By Editors | 25/05/2026

Regulators are requiring credit rating agencies to report issuer-requested terminations amid concerns some firms are using the practice to avoid downgrades.

Market Risk

Bank Indonesia to Tighten Rules on Retail Forex Transactions

By Editors | 25/05/2026

The central bank is lowering the monthly limit for cash forex purchases without underlying documents as part of a package to support the rupiah.

Capital Adequacy

OJK Indonesia Overhauls Capital Rules for Securities Firms, Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

New regulations introduce tiered licensing frameworks and significantly increase minimum capital and net working capital requirements to strengthen market resilience.

Liquidity Risk

Korea Proposes Overhaul of Liquidity Rules for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2026

The new framework expands existing liquidity ratio rules to all firms and introduces a new, more sophisticated crisis-adjusted ratio with haircuts.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Sues Equity Trustees Over First Guardian Onboarding Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2026

The regulator alleges the superannuation trustee failed in its duties of care, skill and diligence, exposing members to illiquid investments.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Intensifies Oversight Amid AI, Geopolitical, Private Credit Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/05/2026

APRA is increasing its supervision of financial institutions, citing concerns over AI governance, cyber threats, and spillovers from international markets.

Structural Regulation

UK to Relax Post-GFC Ring-Fencing Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2026

The UK government plans to ease key 2008 crisis-era regulations, aiming to unlock GBP 80 billion in lending despite financial stability warnings.