Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh Bank Appoints New Directors to Troubled ICB Islamic Bank

By Editors | 26/05/2026

The central bank has reconstituted the board of the financially distressed lender, appointing three independent directors to strengthen governance and oversight.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Banks Urge Asset Seizures, Tax Cuts to Tackle Crisis

By Editors | 26/05/2026

The country's banking association has called for decisive action against major defaulters and proposed significant fiscal relief to address falling capital adequacy and restore confidence.

Operational Risk

BIS Chief Urges Supervisors to Act Early on Qualitative Weaknesses

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2026

Supervisors must embrace structured judgment and qualitative tools to address bank weaknesses before they escalate into systemic risks, says the BIS chief.

Anti-Money Laundering

New US Order Targets Immigration Status in Banking, AML Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2026

Executive order directs US regulators to strengthen AML and credit risk rules, requiring FIs to consider customers' immigration status.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine SEC Revokes Broker’s Licence Over Widespread Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2026

The SEC has revoked the licence of Mount Peak Securities and imposed a PHP 17.25 million fine for violations including a dummy account and fraudulent reporting.

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.