Prudential Risk

    Credit Risk

    China Directs Banks to Boost Lending for Small Businesses

    By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2026

    The NFRA has issued new guidelines for 2026, telling banks and insurers to improve credit supply and services for SMEs and private enterprises.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Proposes Good Practices to Address Trade Clustering at Market Close

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

    New consultation flags operational, manipulation, and volatility risks from the growing importance of end-of-day auctions, seeking feedback on potential responses.

    Credit Risk

    China Tightens Oversight of Bond Rating Terminations - Report

    By Editors | 25/05/2026

    Regulators are requiring credit rating agencies to report issuer-requested terminations amid concerns some firms are using the practice to avoid downgrades.

    Market Risk

    Bank Indonesia to Tighten Rules on Retail Forex Transactions

    By Editors | 25/05/2026

    The central bank is lowering the monthly limit for cash forex purchases without underlying documents as part of a package to support the rupiah.

    Capital Adequacy

    OJK Indonesia Overhauls Capital Rules for Securities Firms, Asset Managers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

    New regulations introduce tiered licensing frameworks and significantly increase minimum capital and net working capital requirements to strengthen market resilience.

    Liquidity Risk

    Korea Proposes Overhaul of Liquidity Rules for Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2026

    The new framework expands existing liquidity ratio rules to all firms and introduces a new, more sophisticated crisis-adjusted ratio with haircuts.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Sues Equity Trustees Over First Guardian Onboarding Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2026

    The regulator alleges the superannuation trustee failed in its duties of care, skill and diligence, exposing members to illiquid investments.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    APRA Intensifies Oversight Amid AI, Geopolitical, Private Credit Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/05/2026

    APRA is increasing its supervision of financial institutions, citing concerns over AI governance, cyber threats, and spillovers from international markets.

    Structural Regulation

    UK to Relax Post-GFC Ring-Fencing Rules for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2026

    The UK government plans to ease key 2008 crisis-era regulations, aiming to unlock GBP 80 billion in lending despite financial stability warnings.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Basel Committee to Provide Updates on Crypto, Liquidity Reviews

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2026

    The BCBS is progressing its review of crypto-asset standards and considering updates to its liquidity risk principles.

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