Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Intensifies Oversight Amid AI, Geopolitica, 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.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Basel Committee to Provide Updates on Crypto, Liquidity Reviews

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2026

The BCBS is progressing its review of crypto-asset standards and considering updates to its liquidity risk principles.

Cryptocurrency

Industry Bodies Urge MAS to Refine Crypto-Asset Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2026

ISDA and ASIFMA have called for the removal of exposure caps and further clarifications on proposed rules for crypto-assets on permissionless blockchains.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes New Pillar 3 Disclosure Framework for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2026

The proposals aim to align bank disclosure rules with the Basel framework, enhancing transparency, comparability, and market discipline.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea’s FSS Probes IBK Securities Over Real Estate Fund Losses

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2026

The investigation follows investor complaints of mis-selling after several private real estate funds and bonds incurred significant or total losses amid a market downturn.

Market Risk

Indonesia to Inject IDR 2tn Daily to Stabilise Bond Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2026

The finance ministry has activated a Bond Stabilization Fund to purchase sovereign debt and support the rupiah after it hit a record low.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX’s OTC Clear to Enhance Member Reporting and Risk Tools

By Editors | 21/05/2026

OTC Clear is rolling out new margin simulation reports and changing how it notifies members of intra-day margin limits.

Market Risk

IASB Extends Deadline for New Interest Rate Risk Accounting Model

By Editors | 21/05/2026

IASB has granted stakeholders more time to assess proposed amendments to IFRS 9 and the withdrawal of IAS 39.