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.