Prudential Risk

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Puts Car Lenders on Notice Over Distributor Oversight, High Fees

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2026

    A review by ASIC has found significant consumer harm in the car loans sector, prompting action on high fees, poor sales practices, and lax oversight of third-party distributors.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Bank to Re-impose Interest Rate Spread Cap

    By Editors | 26/06/2026

    The central bank is set to maintain its contractionary stance amid high inflation, while weighing a return to a capped interest rate spread.

    Liquidity Risk

    Indonesia Begins Gradual Withdrawal of IDR 300 Trillion From State Banks

    By Editors | 26/06/2026

    Regulators are stressing the need for a smooth transition to avoid liquidity shocks as the government begins normalising its cash management policy.

    Credit Risk

    Taiwan FSC Heightens Scrutiny as Debt-Fuelled Stock Rally Sparks Alarm

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2026

    The FSC is increasing its monitoring of bank lending and household leverage amid a record surge in borrowing by retail investors to fund stock market bets.

    Liquidity Risk

    India: Brokers Warn RBI Credit Rules Could Hit Market Liquidity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    The CPAI has asked for interim relief ahead of new bank credit rules effective 1 July, warning of potential market disruption.

    Market Risk

    India Aligns Banks’ Forex Risk Capital Rules with Global Standards

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    New rules effective from April 2027 will require a single net open position calculation and allow exclusions for certain structural positions.

    AI Risk & Governance

    RBI Proposes New AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2026

    The draft guidance mandates a board-approved risk framework, independent validation of all models, and robust human oversight for AI systems.

    Credit Risk

    Korea to Launch 'Win-Win Finance Index' for Major Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2026

    New index will quantify banks' support for small businesses and vulnerable borrowers, with a pilot evaluation for six major lenders starting in H2 2026.

    Capital Adequacy

    TAIFEX Eases Emergency Capital Rules for Futures Firms

    By Editors | 26/06/2026

    TAIFEX has expanded the types of emergency funding futures firms can use to meet capital requirements and extended the support period.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Launches Formal Investigation Into Diversa Trustees

    By Editors | 26/06/2026

    The regulator is examining whether the superannuation trustee's executive pay decisions complied with prudential standards and trustees' duties.

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