Prudential Risk

Cloud & Infrastructure

BNM Opens Applications for ‘Green Lane’ Fintech Sandbox

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2026

The central bank is inviting financial institutions to apply for its accelerated regulatory sandbox, designed for testing innovative solutions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Warns of Hidden Financial Risks in AI Investment Boom

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2026

The BIS flags the AI investment boom as a key pressure point, citing risks of unsustainability and opaque, leveraged financing structures.

Credit Risk

Korea Tightens Mortgage Rules in New Property Hotspots

By Editors | 03/07/2026

Authorities have designated three new regulated areas, immediately slashing loan-to-value ratios to cool overheating, while clarifying rules for stress tests on household debt.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Unveils 18-Month Roadmap to Tackle Soaring NPLs

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2026

The central bank has announced a multi-pronged strategy to address the country's high non-performing loans, including legal reforms and new provisioning standards.

Capital Adequacy

Indonesia OJK Approves Five-Bank Merger in Sumatra

By Editors | 03/07/2026

The merger will create a stronger regional lender with projected assets exceeding IDR 400 billion, supporting Indonesia's strategy to consolidate and strengthen its rural banking sector.

Trading & Investment

Korea FSS Orders Broker to Compensate Wrap Account Losses

By Editors | 02/07/2026

The ruling sets a key precedent, holding a firm liable for breaching fiduciary duties by using client funds to cover other accounts' losses.

Operational Risk

Korea Bans Banks from Passing Statutory Costs to Borrowers

By Editors | 02/07/2026

New rules effective 1 July prohibit banks from including certain mandatory contributions and levies in lending rates, aiming to lower borrowing costs for consumers.

Trading & Investment

China to Launch Sulphur Futures in Response to Price Volatility

By Mark Johnston | 02/07/2026

The new contracts are designed to provide a hedging tool for industry and enhance China’s pricing power for the key commodity.

Credit Risk

Asset Managers Reviewing China Bond Holdings Amid Ratings Scrutiny

By Mark Johnston | 02/07/2026

Regulators are tightening standards for top-rated corporate bonds, prompting asset managers to reassess their holdings for potential downgrade risks.