Prudential Risk

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Hits Taichung Bank With Record Fine, Capital Add-On for AML Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

The FSC imposed a TWD 32 million penalty and a Pillar 2 capital charge following the discovery of widespread internal control and KYC deficiencies.

Liquidity Risk

Taiwan FSC Widens Scope of Liquid Assets for Money Trusts

By Editors | 14/05/2026

Taiwan's financial regulator has clarified that domestic and certain offshore money market funds can now be held as liquid assets by collective trusts.

Emerging Prudential Risks

PBOC to Maintain Accommodative Policy, Deepen Rate Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2026

China’s central bank will continue its moderately accommodative policy stance while focusing on interest rate reforms, credit optimisation, and financial risk prevention.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh Bank to Reject SIBL Control Bid Amid Merger Push

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The central bank will reportedly reject a bid by former owners to reclaim a troubled bank, pressing ahead with a merger under a controversial new law.

Resolution & Recovery

RBNZ Sets Out Timeline for New Deposit Takers Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The central bank has detailed key deadlines for consultations, relicensing, and the first levies under the new Deposit Takers Act.

Liquidity Risk

India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes New Bank Licensing Framework, Scraps RADI Pathway

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The regulator is consulting on a new, more transparent licensing regime for local banks, introducing legally binding criteria and fixed timelines.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Issues Framework for Digital Lending

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The central bank has authorised banks to offer small, short-term ‘e-loans’ through a fully digital process, subject to detailed operational and risk management requirements.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Puts Major Financial Legislation on 2026 Agenda

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The legislative plans signal a major focus on financial stability, market unification, and strengthening foreign-related and supply chain laws.