Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Launches BDT 190 Billion Refinancing Package

By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2026

The central bank has rolled out four new schemes to boost lending to agriculture, SMEs, green industries and non-garment export sectors.

Liquidity Risk

Thai Court and Parliament Scrutinise THB 400bn Loan Decree

By Editors | 08/06/2026

Thailand’s Constitutional Court is reviewing a THB 400 billion emergency loan decree as lawmakers push for a special committee to oversee spending.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

PwC Review Finds IndusInd Bank Overstated Profit by INR 18.18bn

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2026

A confidential review found manual accounting entries were used to offset trading losses, highlighting significant internal control and governance weaknesses.

Emerging Prudential Risks

India Considers Raising Bank Deposit Insurance Limit to INR 750,000

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2026

The finance ministry has proposed increasing depositor protection to bolster financial stability amid concerns over the health of smaller co-operative lenders.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Regulators Signal Tougher Stance on Governance and Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

APRA, ASIC and RBA officials have detailed heightened scrutiny of superannuation trustees, audit firms, and payments amid a complex economic and risk environment.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Proposes Linking Bulk Deposit Rates to Liquidity Risk

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2026

The central bank aims to give lenders greater pricing flexibility for large deposits while mandating stricter daily transparency on all interest rates.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia, New Zealand Insurers Ally on Regulation and Resilience

By Editors | 08/06/2026

The partnership will focus on coordinating advocacy and supporting the alignment of regulatory frameworks to tackle rising disaster costs.

Credit Risk

Korea to Bolster Credit Union NPL Management, Revise Audit Rules

By Editors | 08/06/2026

Regulators have proposed new rules to create a dedicated asset management company for credit union bad debts and to refine internal audit requirements.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The proposed legislation will introduce a holding company supervision regime, strengthen enforcement powers, and simplify the city’s three-tier banking system.