Prudential Risk

Anti-Money Laundering

Thai Government, Banks Partner to Tackle Economic Headwinds

By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2025

Thailand's new government and its financial sector align on a 'Quick Big Win' strategy to confront structural economic issues.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Outlines Payments Strategy, Targeting Resilience and Modernisation

By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2025

The RBA's annual payments report details a new two-year strategy focused on system resilience, payments competition, and digital currency research.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBA Downgrades Key ASX Ratings Over Repeated Risk Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025

The RBA has found serious deficiencies in ASX’s governance and risk management, downgrading key ratings following major operational incidents.

Emerging Prudential Risks

New Zealand Appoints Sweden's Anna Breman as RBNZ Governor

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025

The appointment aims to refresh the central bank and enhance stability following a period of leadership turmoil.

Cybersecurity

Korea Convenes Emergency Meeting, Tells Finance CEOs to Own Security

By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2025

Following recent major cyberattacks, regulators gathered 180 security chiefs to demand CEO-led reforms, improved resilience, and threaten "strict sanctions" for negligence.

Credit Risk

Vietnam Imposes P2P Lending Limits in Pilot Programme

By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2025

The State Bank of Vietnam caps P2P lending to ensure risk control and stabilise the financial system under a new pilot programme.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Stricter Rules to Tackle Trading System Glitches

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/09/2025

New draft framework calls for tougher disaster recovery standards, clearer glitch disclosures, and rationalised penalties, with the new rules set to take effect from November 2025.

Data Privacy

Thailand to Launch New State Credit Scoring System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025

The new 'Ari Score' system will use alternative data, such as utility bills, to assess unbanked borrowers and increase access to cheaper loans.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Issues Draft Rules for Overhaul of Insurer Capital Rules

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The FSC plans to align with global insurance capital standards by 2026, lowering the headline capital adequacy ratio to 100% and mandating internal risk assessments.