Prudential Risk

Market Risk

China Promotes Floating-Rate Bonds to Manage Market Risks

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

NAFMII is encouraging greater issuance and trading of floating-rate instruments to manage interest rate volatility and improve policy transmission.

Structural Regulation

Japan Overhauls Defence Export Rules, Opening Door to Arms Sales

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The government has scrapped decades-old restrictions on military exports, aiming to boost its domestic defence industry and play a larger role in regional and global security.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Grants First Foreign Bank Licence in Nine Years to IBK

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The move, aimed at strengthening credit flows to businesses and SMEs, marks a renewed opening of the banking sector and deepens South Korea’s financial presence in the country.

Credit Risk

BOT Extends Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Sector

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The central bank has extended relaxed LTV rules until mid-2027, providing continued relief to a property sector that is pushing for further tax cuts and structural reforms.

Capital Adequacy

Switzerland Pushes Ahead with $20Bn Capital Hike for UBS

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

Swiss government finalises proposals to bolster ‘too-big-to-fail’ rules, drawing sharp criticism from UBS and the banking industry.

Capital Adequacy

SEBI Proposes New Broker Net Worth Rules Tied to Client Base

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The proposed framework moves away from client cash balances, linking capital requirements to the number of active clients and funds handled to create a stronger financial buffer.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BOJ Warns on Hedge Fund and Geopolitical Risks to Financial System

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

BOJ flags growing threats from overseas non-banks and Middle East conflict, despite finding the system is currently stable.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Introduces Code to Curb Aggressive Debt Collection

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The VNBA has introduced a mandatory code of conduct for its members, setting clear boundaries on debt recovery practices and prohibiting harassment and intimidation.