Prudential Risk

Cryptocurrency

Bithumb Pursuing Legal Action to Recover Assets Lost in BTC Payout Error

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

Some users argue that they have no obligation to return bitcoin that was distributed to them as a result of Bithumb's operational failure.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Sri Lanka Probes Banks After LKR 13.2bn Fraud at NDB

By Editors | 13/04/2026

The central bank is considering an overhaul of industry-wide controls after a major fraud at National Development Bank prompted a multi-agency investigation.

Operational Risk

China Establishes New Bureau to Centralise Supervision of State Assets

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

The new body will centralise supervision and risk management for state-owned enterprises as they expand their global footprint amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Operational Risk

MAS: DBS Outage Due to 'Erroneous Step' During System Change

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

MAS will follow up with DBS after a system change error caused a one-hour digital banking disruption, reinforcing expectations on operational resiliency.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Chinese Banks Claw Back Bonuses Amid Regulatory Pressure and Economic Strain

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

Lenders are recovering performance pay and cutting salaries as Beijing's "common prosperity" drive and tight profit margins force a sector-wide belt-tightening.

Market Risk

RBI Says Forex Curbs on Banks are a Temporary Measure

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

The RBI has clarified that recent restrictions on banks' net open forex positions are a temporary response to market volatility and not a permanent structural change.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Seizes $1.8m in Assets in Co-operative Bank Fraud Probe

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Enforcement Directorate attaches assets linked to the former chairman of New India Co-operative Bank in a money laundering investigation.

Credit Risk

China Targets Harmful Competition in New Rural Finance Rules

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

NFRA shifts focus from rapid growth to sustainable lending quality and is cracking down on harmful price wars in rural finance.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Extends BDT 100 Billion Export Refinance Scheme to 2030

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Central bank extended its pre-shipment credit facility to support exporters amid global uncertainty, setting new operational guidelines for banks.