Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Bank of Thailand Planning to Regulate BNPL Sector to Prevent Risk

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The Bank of Thailand plans to close a regulatory loophole that allows 'invisible' BNPL debt to grow unchecked, threatening financial stability.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.

Structural Regulation

China Launches Special Customs Regime for Hainan Free Trade Port

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The island-wide operation implements new tariff policies and financial frameworks as a "stress test" before a full launch.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Clarifies Tech Resilience Rules for Market Operators, Participants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

ASIC has updated its guidance to simplify compliance, clarify rules on outsourcing critical services, and define major event reporting.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Central Bank Proposes Easing Rules for Bank Networks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

The draft circular aims to shorten approval times, scrap redundant reporting, and grant lenders greater operational flexibility.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand Enhances Audit Rules on Fraud and Going Concern

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

The XRB has introduced significant revisions, including new reporting requirements, to increase auditor focus and transparency on fraud and going concern.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Cracks Down on Super Platform Trustees for Governance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

Equity Trustees and Netwealth face strict new conditions over weak investment oversight. Netwealth to pay over AUD 100m in compensation.

Credit Risk

China Sets New Interest Rate Caps in High-cost Lending Crackdown

By Editors | 18/12/2025

Regulators are introducing a tiered interest rate system and have scrutinised US-listed platforms as part of a wider clampdown.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Regulators Hit Bendigo Bank with Capital Charge, Probe AML Failings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

APRA and AUSTRAC have imposed a capital add-on and launched an enforcement investigation into the bank's risk management.