Prudential Risk

Market Risk

Japan Intervenes to Prop Up Yen After "Final Warning"

By Editors | 04/05/2026

Japanese authorities have intervened in currency markets for the first time since 2024, buying yen after repeated warnings to counter speculative selling.

Credit Risk

China Expands Lending Programme for Tech Innovation and Equipment Upgrades

By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

China’s key financial authorities have expanded a re-lending programme to include R&D-intensive SMEs and new sectors like artificial intelligence.

Operational Risk

HKMA Annual Report Sets Key Priorities for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

The report highlights Hong Kong's resilience in 2025 and set a forward-looking agenda focused on technology risk, digital assets, and financial crime.

Credit Risk

Shenzhen Eases Homebuying Rules to Boost Property Market

By Mark Johnston | 03/05/2026

China’s tech hub has relaxed home purchase restrictions and raised housing loan caps in an effort to contain a prolonged property slump.

Credit Risk

HKMA Proposes Overhaul of Credit Card, Strategic and Reputational Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2026

HKMA proposes updates to address modern payment ecosystems, new financial products, and align with the latest international risk management standards.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Probes KRW 100 Billion Loan Fraud at Savings Banks

By Editors | 01/05/2026

The regulator has launched an industry-wide inspection after two savings banks were defrauded using fake auto parts invoices.

Credit Risk

China Intensifies Pressure on Credit Rating Agencies Over Inflated Ratings

By Editors | 01/05/2026

Regulators have held a series of meetings with domestic and foreign rating agencies to address rating quality issues in the country's bond market.

Credit Risk

South Korea Expands Scrutiny of Private Credit Exposures at FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The FSS is reportedly widening its review of overseas private credit investments to include all financial sectors amid global concerns over the asset class.

Operational Risk

Philippines SEC Sets New Direction for Digital Lending Oversight

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

The regulator is advancing a preventive framework through proposed new guidelines to address rising consumer complaints and structural risks in the digital credit market.