Prudential Risk

    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.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh to Allow Exporters Access to Global Invoice Discounting

    By Editors | 05/10/2025

    The initiative aims to ease exporter liquidity challenges from deferred payments by capping discount rates and integrating domestic banks into new platforms.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    SFC Suspends Ex-Broker RO for AML, Credit Risk Failures

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The SFC has disciplined a former responsible officer for failing to manage credit risks and report suspicious, highly profitable client trades.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    APRA Tells Underperforming Super Funds to Merge or Exit

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

    Australia's prudential regulator has warned some super funds they face heightened scrutiny and must devise credible plans or leave the industry.

    Capital Adequacy

    BCBS Tweaks Rule-Book Grades, Approves G-SIB Assessment

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The BCBS has changed a key term in country assessments and completed the annual review of top global banks.

    Operational Risk

    Korea Forms Task Force as Bank-Appraiser Valuation Dispute Escalates

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    A government task force is set to tackle a long-running conflict over in-house property valuations after an industry group protested KB Kookmin Bank.

    Credit Risk

    Regulators Link Consumer Financial Health to Prudential Risk, BIS Finds

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    A new paper from the Bank for International Settlements finds authorities are using consumer well-being data to inform policy and prudential oversight.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Australian Central Bank Flags Global Market, Cyber and China Risks

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The RBA has identified vulnerabilities in global markets, operational resilience, and China as key threats, while noting Australia's domestic system remains sound.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    China Tightens Overseas Travel for State Finance Executives

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    New unwritten rules limit senior staff at state-owned banks, insurers and investment funds to one overseas trip annually.

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