Prudential Risk

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    PBOC Vows to Curb Excessive Competition in Financial Sector

    By Editors | 29/04/2026

    The PBOC signalled a crackdown on excessive competition, reaffirming its focus on managing risks at LGFVs and smaller financial institutions.

    Liquidity Risk

    China Lengthens Approval Times for Offshore Debt Issuance - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 29/04/2026

    China's state planner is extending approval times for foreign borrowings, creating refinancing uncertainty as around USD 100 billion of offshore bonds come due.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Singapore Banks Monitor AI Risks After ‘Mythos’ Concerns

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

    The ABS is coordinating with member banks to monitor emerging threats from advanced artificial intelligence models.

    Credit Risk

    China to Meet Credit Rating Firms Over Quality Concerns

    By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

    Regulators have urged rating agencies to address inflated ratings and weak risk warnings, highlighting systemic issues in the domestic bond market.

    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.

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