Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh Issues New Rules Linking Bank Dividends to Paid-Up Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2026

The central bank has introduced a BDT 20 billion paid-up capital threshold for cash dividends, aiming to bolster the sector's capital base.

Cybersecurity

Supervisory Scrutiny Can Drive Cybersecurity Spending at Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2026

BIS paper shows the ECB's 2024 cyber stress test prompted underinvesting banks to significantly boost their cybersecurity spending.

Climate Risk

NGFS Urges Action on Extreme Weather as Financial Risks Mount

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2026

New report highlights severe economic and financial stability risks in Asia-Pacific, urging regulators to improve data and supervision.

Credit Risk

SBV Licenses Korean Firm as Fourth Credit Information Provider

By Editors | 27/05/2026

The SBV has licensed a subsidiary of South Korea's NICE Information Service, which plans to introduce advanced risk management systems.

Operational Risk

Australia Proposes Higher Supervisory Levies for 2026-27

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2026

The Australian government is seeking industry feedback on a proposed 5.2 percent hike in supervisory levies to AUD 297.3 million, driven by increased costs at APRA and the ATO.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSI Chair Urges Stronger Supervision to Fix Bank Governance

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2026

A new focus on structured supervisory judgment, rather than just adding regulations, is needed to address cultural and governance-related root causes of bank failures.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Expands Payment Links as Non-Dollar Trade Surges

By Editors | 26/05/2026

BI plans to connect its QRIS payment system to India, Hong Kong and Timor Leste, as local currency trade settlement volumes soar.

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.