Prudential Risk

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    HKMA Warns of Systemic Risk from Tech Provider Dependency

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

    Indirect dependency, where a firm's direct supplier relies on another tech provider, could be a significant and often overlooked channel for the transmission of operational risks.

    Structural Regulation

    BSP to Halt New Digital Bank Applications from December

    By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

    The regulator has set a 30 November deadline for submissions, citing the need to balance digital innovation with financial stability.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Allows Co-operative Banks to Invest in NABARD’s Shared Service Entity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/09/2025

    The RBI has allowed co-operative banks to invest up to 5% of their owned funds in NABARD’s SSE, exempting such investments from prudential caps and unlisted securities restrictions.

    Market Risk

    Bank Indonesia Commits to 'Bold' Intervention as Rupiah Nears Record Low

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    BI is using its full range of policy tools to stabilise the currency amid pressure from a strong US dollar and domestic policy concerns.

    Credit Risk

    Taiwan Proposes Doubling Small-Loan Exemption for Credit Cooperatives

    By Editors | 26/09/2025

    The FSC aims to reduce the compliance burden on credit cooperatives by raising the threshold for loans exempt from single-borrower limits.

    Credit Risk

    Cambodia's Microfinance Sector Under Fire for 'Predatory' Lending

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

    A new report links international investors to predatory lending in Cambodia, prompting calls for regulatory reform and investor-led remedies.

    Capital Adequacy

    Taiwan Sets New Rules for Banks Seeking Proprietary Futures Trading Licences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2025

    The FSC details strict capital, risk management, and eligibility criteria for banks applying to conduct proprietary futures trading operations.

    AI Risk & Governance

    BIS Researchers Develop AI Tool to Predict Market Stress 60 Days Out

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2025

    A new system combines a neural network and a large language model to forecast market dysfunction and explain its potential causes.

    Credit Risk

    ASIC Urges Lenders to Further Improve Hardship Support

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

    New ASIC report finds lenders have improved processes for customers in financial distress, but warns against "cookie-cutter" responses amid ongoing enforcement.

    Liquidity Risk

    China Refines Collateral Rules for Bank Treasury Cash Deposits

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

    The new rules expand eligible collateral for commercial banks and introduce differentiated ratios to bolster the safety of government funds.

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