Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

New Zealand Central Bank Forms New Financial Policy Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The new committee comprising internal and external members will be responsible for financial stability and setting macro-prudential policy tools.

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes New Framework on Lending to Related Parties

By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

The draft directions introduce a scale-based approach for board approvals and expands the definition of related parties.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes Market-Based Overhaul of External Borrowing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

The RBI has proposed allowing companies to borrow up to USD 1 billion or 300% of net worth and raise funds at market-determined rates.

Structural Regulation

Korea Signals Easing of Bank-Industry Separation Rules to Boost Tech Investment

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

Seoul is considering relaxing long-standing regulations to allow greater investment by financial firms into strategic sectors like semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

Credit Risk

Japan, China Regulators Watching Smaller Banks as Competition Spurs Risk-Taking

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 06/10/2025

Compressed margins and nimble competitors are forcing smaller banks in Japan and China to move up the risk spectrum, prompting regulatory scrutiny.

Capital Adequacy

Basel Committee Cites 'Significant Progress' on Final Bank Capital Rules

By Editors | 06/10/2025

Most member jurisdictions now have key post-crisis credit and operational risk standards in effect, the BCBS reports.

Credit Risk

SBV Vows to Boost Lending, Targets up to 20% Credit Growth

By Editors | 06/10/2025

The central bank aims to support the government's ambitious economic growth goals while controlling credit to riskier sectors and managing inflation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

India’s PFRDA Proposes New Pension Schemes for Predictable Retirement Income

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

The proposals mark a shift from a purely market-driven system to one offering assured elements and inflation protection for India’s growing retiree base.

Payments & Settlements

AMRO Offers Recommendations to ASEAN+3 on Mitigating USD Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

AMRO’s policy recommendations focus on local currency use, digital payments, and strengthening the USD 240 billion CMIM facility.