Prudential Risk

Cybersecurity

G7 Urges Financial Sector to Address Emerging AI Cyber Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

The G7 Cyber Expert Group has outlined key considerations for financial firms and regulators to manage the AI-related cybersecurity risks.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Eases Loan Repayment Rules Amid Record Defaults

By Mark Johnston | 22/09/2025

BB has introduced new facilities to ease repayment for troubled borrowers, a move welcomed by bankers but flagged as a credit risk.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Chief Brands Regulation a 'Profit Centre', Urges Full Basel III Roll-Out

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

BCBS head Erik Thedéen said robust rules are a competitive advantage and a strategic asset, warning against a "race to the bottom" from fragmented implementation.

Credit Risk

India Considers Easing Bank Lending Caps to Boost Infrastructure Finance

By Mark Johnston | 22/09/2025

Regulators are reportedly discussing relaxing a crisis-era rule on large corporate exposures amid a government push for major project funding.

Capital Adequacy

Korea to Overhaul Capital Rules to Boost Venture Investment

By Editors | 22/09/2025

Regulators will raise mortgage risk weights while lowering them for unlisted equity to steer capital away from real estate into high-tech sectors.

Trading & Investment

China Exchanges Set Out New Framework for Bond Buybacks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

New rules from the three major exchanges define specific price-drop triggers for issuers to repurchase bonds on the open market.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Advances Banking Law Overhaul to Strengthen Supervision

By Editors | 22/09/2025

A draft amendment approved in principle by the State Council aims to fill regulatory gaps and crack down on illegal financial activities.

Credit Risk

China Issues New Rules for IP Asset Valuation to Curb Financing Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

China has detailed new requirements for financial institutions and valuers to standardise IP-backed lending and increase supervision.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Mulls Central Bank Overhaul, Stoking Independence Fears

By Mark Johnston | 21/09/2025

Proposed law would expand Bank Indonesia’s growth mandate and grant parliament powers to dismiss board members.s, rattling financial markets.