Prudential Risk

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Taiwan Officials Seek to Double Capacity of National Stabilisation Fund

    By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

    The fund’s executive committee seeks to raise commercial bank borrowing limits to combat volatility as market capitalisation and foreign participation soar.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Imposes Licence Conditions on Super Fund HESTA Over Service Disruption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The action follows a prolonged outage that harmed members, with the regulator citing governance and risk management failures.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    S. Korea to Launch New Task Force to Stem Won Slide

    By Mark Johnston | 11/12/2025

    Seoul heightens scrutiny on securities firms and exporters while considering unprecedented debt issuance by the National Pension Service to stabilise the KRW.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.

    Capital Adequacy

    AMRO: Singapore’s Financial System Resilient but Faces External Shocks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

    Singapore’s banking system remains robust, but AMRO warns that rising external risks, capital inflows and overseas property exposures require vigilance and targeted policy action.

    Credit Risk

    Indonesia Banking Body Backs OJK’s Call for Mergers Among Small Lenders

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

    The banking association says smaller lenders must consolidate to stay competitive, citing high risk levels and widening efficiency gaps that undermine long-term viability.

     

    Resolution & Recovery

    ASEAN+3 Watchdog Urges Closer IMF Links Amid Rising Global Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    A commentary from AMRO highlights underused crisis funds and calls for structured cooperation to counter new economic threats.

    Capital Adequacy

    China Cuts Capital Charges for Insurers to Spur Long-Term Equity Investment

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

    The NFRA has lowered risk weightings for insurers’ stock holdings to cultivate “patient capital.”

    Operational Risk

    APRA Proposes Easing Operational Risk Rules for Key Service Providers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The consultation seeks to exempt firms from some contractual requirements in CPS 230 for non-negotiable, market-mandated provider arrangements.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Japan Establishes ‘Study Group’ on Corporate Risk Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The move aims to foster a common understanding among stakeholders in response to rising geopolitical and natural disaster risks.

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