Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

BOJ Flags Stability Risks From Insurers' Shift to Alternatives, Reinsurance

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2026

BOJ review highlights growing financial stability risks from life insurers' increasing use of asset-intensive reinsurance and exposure to private funds.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Flags Tougher Scrutiny for ASX Amid Leadership Change

By Editors | 26/05/2026

ASIC has signalled it will intensify its oversight of ASX, emphasising the critical national importance of its infrastructure as a new CEO prepares to take over.

Capital Adequacy

Korea Grapples With Basel Endgame Impact on Productive Lending

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2026

Experts and bankers warn the final Basel III rules may curb corporate lending, prompting calls for regulatory adjustments to balance financial stability with economic growth.

Credit Risk

MAS Finalises Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

New rules lower the exposure limit, expand its scope, and align the framework with international standards, effective from June 2027.

Credit Risk

RBI to Tighten Loan Recovery Rules, Restrict Device Disabling

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

New draft rules limit remote device locking to financed phones and introduce strict conduct standards and compensation for coercive practices.

Capital Adequacy

Philippines Finalises Rules for Releasable Bank Capital Buffer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

The central bank will require banks to build releasable capital buffers that can be drawn down during crises to sustain lending, a move that aligns the country with other jurisdictions in the region.

Resolution & Recovery

Dozens of APAC Banks Pass US ‘Living Will’ Reviews

By Editors | 25/05/2026

US agencies have reviewed the 2025 resolution plans of numerous foreign banks, finding no shortcomings in submissions from major APAC institutions.

Credit Risk

China Directs Banks to Boost Lending for Small Businesses

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2026

The NFRA has issued new guidelines for 2026, telling banks and insurers to improve credit supply and services for SMEs and private enterprises.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Proposes Good Practices to Address Trade Clustering at Market Close

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

New consultation flags operational, manipulation, and volatility risks from the growing importance of end-of-day auctions, seeking feedback on potential responses.