Prudential Risk

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia to Inject IDR 200tr into State Banks to Spur Growth

By Editors | 30/06/2026

The government will use its budget surplus to double the funds placed in state-owned lenders, aiming to boost credit despite currency pressures.

Cybersecurity

Post-Quantum Push Exposes Widening Gap Between Regulators and FIs

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 30/06/2026

Despite accelerating cryptography timelines, many APAC entities still treat quantum risk as a distant concern.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Eases Prudential Rules to Boost Lending for Major Projects

By Editors | 30/06/2026

The SBV has raised the ratio of short-term funds used for long-term lending and exempted 18 key infrastructure projects from credit growth quotas.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Blueprint Urges BOJ to Support Private Demand - Report

By Editors | 29/06/2026

A draft of Japan's long-term economic blueprint calls on the central bank to keep borrowing costs low to support growth.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IFC Rejects Ombudsman Findings on Cambodia Microfinance Harm

By Manesh Samtani | 29/06/2026

The IFC has dismissed findings of policy breaches and borrower harm, triggering the resignation of the head of its watchdog.

Credit Risk

China Pushes Rating Agencies to Curb 'AAA' Bond Rating Glut

By Mark Johnston | 29/06/2026

Regulators are introducing new metrics to tackle rampant rating inflation, a move that could raise borrowing costs for some Chinese firms.

Liquidity Risk

Korea FSS Urges Brokers to Bolster Risk Controls Amid Lending Surge

By Editors | 29/06/2026

The FSS has urged securities firms to strengthen risk management and investor protection amid a surge in debt-financed investing.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Proposes Opening Term Money Market to NBFCs, Corporates

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

The central has released draft directions aimed at deepening liquidity by expanding participation in the term money market.

Trading & Investment

Major Chinese Banks Halt Retail Gold Trading Due to Extreme Volatility

By Editors | 29/06/2026

Several major lenders, including ICBC, are ending services for retail clients trading precious metals, citing increased market volatility and risk management concerns.