Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

RBI to Lower Risk Weights for NBFC Loans to Infrastructure Projects

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

The draft rules propose reduced risk weights on loans to certain high-quality infrastructure projects that meet specific performance and repayment criteria.

Credit Risk

RBI to Allow Banks to Fund M&As; Overhauls CME Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

Draft regulations allow banks to finance M&As while introducing uniform capital market exposure frameworks for both commercial and small finance banks, with prudential ceilings and loan-to-value limits.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China: New Five-Year Plan Emphasises Tech Driven Growth

By Editors | 27/10/2025

New five-year plan prioritises self-reliance, domestic demand, and national security, as a key meeting confirms the expulsion of senior officials.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Plans New Body to Screen Foreign Investment for Security Risks

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

Takaichi government aims to create a CFIUS-style committee by the end of 2026 amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over China.

Capital Adequacy

Basel III Report Shows Stronger Capital at Global Banks

By Editors | 24/10/2025

Capital levels rose and funding remained stable, but the latest monitoring exercise found a slight decrease in liquidity coverage ratios.

Capital Adequacy

Bank Capital Shortfall Hits Record $12.6B in Bangladesh

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2025

24 banks breached Basel III requirements as the average capital ratio collapsed to 3.8 percent, prompting calls for liquidation and governance reform.

Stablecoins

FSB Warns of Stability Risks in Multi-Jurisdiction Stablecoin Models

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

Issuers operating across borders create liquidity mismatches and regulatory arbitrage risks, highlighting the need for strong cross-border supervisory cooperation.

Market Risk

France Presses EU for Third Delay to FRTB Rules - Report

By Editors | 24/10/2025

France argues that the current 2027 timeline creates an unfair disadvantage against US rivals, where the implementation date remains unclear.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Korea FSS Penalises Nine Firms for Project Finance Risk Failures

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2025

Eight savings banks and credit unions were sanctioned for poor controls, bribery and embezzlement linked to real estate PF lending.