Prudential Risk

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.

Structural Regulation

RBI Finalises New Regulatory and Classification Framework for NBFCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The new rules exempt smaller, non-public-facing firms from registration and introduce a formal exit path, effective from 1 July.

Credit Risk

RBI Finalises Revised Lending Norms for Co-operative Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The RBI has set an October deadline for new rules that cap unsecured lending and tighten housing finance terms for urban co-operative banks.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong to Expand AML Information Sharing Platform to All Retail Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The FINEST platform will be rolled out to all 28 retail banks by June 2026, as part of a wide-ranging regulatory agenda unveiled by the HKMA.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Survey: Margin for Non-Cleared Derivatives Hits USD 1.6 Trillion

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

The total amount of margin collected by leading firms rose 9.3 percent in 2025, with a notable shift away from cash toward other securities as collateral.

Operational Risk

Australia Finalises Targeted Amendments to Operational Risk Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The amendments provide limited relief from specific contractual requirements for arrangements with providers like central banks and financial market infrastructures.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules for Investment-Linked Insurance

By Editors | 30/04/2026

The regulator has banned investments in TLAC bonds and expanded investment limits for high-yield funds to enhance policyholder protection.

AI Risk & Governance

Goldman Sachs Restricts Anthropic AI Access in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Goldman Sachs has blocked staff in Hong Kong from using Anthropic’s Claude AI models, highlighting the impact of US-China tech tensions on global finance.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Rolls Out New SME Support Amid Global Uncertainty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The regulator and banking sector are offering fresh credit relief and faster loan approvals to help firms manage rising costs.