Prudential Risk

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Bank Probes Internal System Breach Involving Fraud

By Editors | 31/10/2025

Officials’ passwords were allegedly used to steal BDT 2.5 million, prompting a multi-agency investigation and the freezing of bank accounts.

Capital Adequacy

Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Obligation for Top Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

The move is part of a broader 'productive finance' push by regulators to shift capital from real estate to innovative industries.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIC Consults on Remaking of 2015 OTC Derivatives Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2025

ASIC will remake its derivative clearing rules ahead of a 2026 sunset date, adding relief for risk reduction exercises while letting swaption relief expire.

Liquidity Risk

RBNZ Details New Liquidity, Lending, and Foreign Branch Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The RBNZ is consulting on new standards covering liquidity, lending, foreign branches, and depositor protection to implement the Deposit Takers Act, which passed in 2023.

AI Risk & Governance

World Bank Deploys AI to Create 'Single Source of Truth' for Bond Issuance

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The "SHASTRA" tool uses generative AI to extract trade data from term sheets, aiming to reduce operational risk and create a 'golden copy' for market participants.

Credit Risk

BCBS Issues New Rules for Hedging Derivative Counterparty Risk

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The new rule requires banks to calculate a residual unprotected exposure when hedging derivative counterparty risk with fixed-amount credit protection.

Operational Risk

Philippines Issues New Rules on Loan Relief in Disaster Zones

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The BSP’s new regulations allow for loan deferments and temporary relief from non-performing loan classifications for banks in disaster-stricken areas.

Liquidity Risk

BSEC Bars Mutual Funds, Retail Investors from Buying Bank Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

The BSEC has restricted mutual funds and individual investors from investing in banks’ subordinated bonds, citing liquidity concerns and investor protection.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Eases Investment Rules for Insurance Companies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The FSC has raised the investment cap for public and social projects to 15 percent and expanded the scope of eligible assets.