Prudential Risk

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    APRA Intensifies Oversight Amid AI, Geopolitica, 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.

    Cryptocurrency

    Industry Bodies Urge MAS to Refine Crypto-Asset Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2026

    ISDA and ASIFMA have called for the removal of exposure caps and further clarifications on proposed rules for crypto-assets on permissionless blockchains.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Proposes New Pillar 3 Disclosure Framework for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2026

    The proposals aim to align bank disclosure rules with the Basel framework, enhancing transparency, comparability, and market discipline.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Korea’s FSS Probes IBK Securities Over Real Estate Fund Losses

    By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2026

    The investigation follows investor complaints of mis-selling after several private real estate funds and bonds incurred significant or total losses amid a market downturn.

    Market Risk

    Indonesia to Inject IDR 2tn Daily to Stabilise Bond Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2026

    The finance ministry has activated a Bond Stabilization Fund to purchase sovereign debt and support the rupiah after it hit a record low.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX’s OTC Clear to Enhance Member Reporting and Risk Tools

    By Editors | 21/05/2026

    OTC Clear is rolling out new margin simulation reports and changing how it notifies members of intra-day margin limits.

    Market Risk

    IASB Extends Deadline for New Interest Rate Risk Accounting Model

    By Editors | 21/05/2026

    IASB has granted stakeholders more time to assess proposed amendments to IFRS 9 and the withdrawal of IAS 39.

    Operational Risk

    India’s FinMin Mandates Austerity for State-Run Financial Institutions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2026

    The finance ministry has ordered public sector banks and insurers to cut travel and switch to EVs, following a prime ministerial call for austerity.

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