Prudential Risk

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh: Banks Call for Reforms to Ease NPL, Liquidity Crisis

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The industry body warned the central bank that a new resolution act could allow controversial figures to reclaim troubled lenders, undermining public confidence.

Resolution & Recovery

ISDA, FIA Call for Clearer Safeguards in MAS Resolution Rules for Capital Market FMIs

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2026

Industry bodies support Singapore’s proposed framework but seek explicit exclusion of initial margin haircutting and clearer triggers for resolution.

Liquidity Risk

SEBI Proposes Broader Use of Intraday Borrowing for Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

SEBI is seeking to allow funds to use intraday credit for more than just redemptions, treating it as a key cash management tool.

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.