Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Offers 'Special Exit' to Tackle Soaring NPLs

By Editors | 01/07/2026

The one-time facility allows banks to waive all interest for defaulters who settle their entire outstanding loan in a single payment.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Opens Proposed Foundational Financial Law for Public Consultation

By Mark Johnston | 01/07/2026

A new draft law aims to bring all financial activities under supervision, strengthen Party leadership, and establish a 'bottom-line' mechanism to prevent systemic risk.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea Tightens New Start Fund with Crypto, Unlisted Stock Checks

By Editors | 01/07/2026

Rules for the state-run debt restructuring fund will be enhanced to prevent moral hazard and better target support for small businesses and the self-employed.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC Debuts Overnight Repo to Manage Short-Term Liquidity

By Mark Johnston | 01/07/2026

PBOC has launched a new overnight liquidity tool, injecting CNY 300 billion but surprising markets by not disclosing the rate.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Warns Super Trustees Over 'Persistent Failures'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2026

ASIC is calling for immediate action to protect retirement savings after uncovering gaps in how platform trustees monitor risks.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Eases Rules on Consumer, Auto Lending

By Editors | 01/07/2026

The central bank has extended personal loan tenures and removed a key growth cap to boost consumer credit and support domestic manufacturing.

Credit Risk

APRA Proposes Targeted Easing of Bank Credit Risk Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2026

APRA is consulting on lowering risk weights for infrastructure, unrated corporates, and property development to support productive lending.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FMA Targets Remuneration, Product Design and Fraud in 2026/27 Priorities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has outlined its key priorities in a new report, taking on new consumer credit powers and focusing on cross-sector risks.

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.