Prudential Risk

    Stablecoins

    BIS Paper Outlines Financial Stability Risks From Stablecoin Yield Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

    New BIS paper warns that the ways centralised exchanges remunerate stablecoin holders could have significant macro-financial implications.

    Credit Risk

    RBI Overhauls Lead Bank Scheme to Improve Financial Inclusion

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2026

    The overhaul introduces a strengthened governance structure and a more formalised approach to credit planning.

    Operational Risk

    Philippine Central Bank to Probe BPI Digital Banking Outage

    By Editors | 23/06/2026

    The BSP will look into a multi-day digital service disruption at the Bank of the Philippine Islands and has pledged accountability.

    Credit Risk

    Philippines Central Bank Amends Rules on Salary-Based Loans

    By Editors | 23/06/2026

    New regulations extend the maximum tenor for salary-based consumption loans to seven years and introduce stricter credit granting and reporting standards.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Outlines Reforms to Boost Capital Markets, Curb Debt

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

    Regulators and a presidential advisory body have detailed plans to strengthen shareholder rights, channel funds to productive industries, and manage high household debt.

    Credit Risk

    Malaysia Allocates MYR 9.8bn to Boost Microfinancing

    By Editors | 23/06/2026

    The government aims to streamline funding applications and extend support to underserved business communities nationwide.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand's First Virtual Bank Goes Live as Clicx Opens for Business

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2026

    Backed by Krungthai Bank, AIS and PTT OR, Clicx has become the first of Thailand's three licensed virtual banks to launch operations.

    Structural Regulation

    China Adds US Rare Earths Firms to Export Control List

    By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2026

    Beijing has prohibited the export of dual-use items to ten US companies, including two rare earths producers, in a retaliatory move.

    Credit Risk

    Bank Indonesia Extends Credit Card Relief Measures to End-2026

    By Editors | 23/06/2026

    The central bank will maintain lower minimum payments and capped late fees to support public purchasing power and sustain domestic economic activity.

    Capital Adequacy

    Philippines Offers Capital Relief on Government Bond Losses

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2026

    The BSP has introduced temporary relief measures to shield banks from the capital impact of unrealised government bond losses.

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