Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes New Pillar 3 Disclosure Framework for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2026

The proposals aim to align bank disclosure rules with the Basel framework, enhancing transparency, comparability, and market discipline.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea’s FSS Probes IBK Securities Over Real Estate Fund Losses

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2026

The investigation follows investor complaints of mis-selling after several private real estate funds and bonds incurred significant or total losses amid a market downturn.

Market Risk

Indonesia to Inject IDR 2tn Daily to Stabilise Bond Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2026

The finance ministry has activated a Bond Stabilization Fund to purchase sovereign debt and support the rupiah after it hit a record low.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX’s OTC Clear to Enhance Member Reporting and Risk Tools

By Editors | 21/05/2026

OTC Clear is rolling out new margin simulation reports and changing how it notifies members of intra-day margin limits.

Market Risk

IASB Extends Deadline for New Interest Rate Risk Accounting Model

By Editors | 21/05/2026

IASB has granted stakeholders more time to assess proposed amendments to IFRS 9 and the withdrawal of IAS 39.

Operational Risk

India’s FinMin Mandates Austerity for State-Run Financial Institutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2026

The finance ministry has ordered public sector banks and insurers to cut travel and switch to EVs, following a prime ministerial call for austerity.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Scrutinises Overseas Investments After Outflows Double

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2026

The central bank is questioning firms on the commercial substance of foreign investments after outflows surged to USD 27 billion.

Structural Regulation

Australia Overhauls Foreign Investment Rules to Fast-Track Low-Risk Deals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2026

The government has announced reforms to streamline approvals for low-risk investments while increasing scrutiny over sensitive sectors and national security risks.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Removes IFR Requirement for Commercial Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2026

The move allows banks maintaining market risk capital to discontinue the reserve and transfer existing balances, which can now be recognised as Tier 1 capital.