Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Korea's 'Bad Bank' Plan Hits Snag Over FI Funding Dispute - Report

By Mark Johnston | 15/09/2025

A dispute over how to split the KRW 400 billion cost among financial institutions has stalled the planned October launch of a major debt restructuring programme.

Credit Risk

RBI Weighs Rules to Let Lenders Lock Phones of Loan Defaulters

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/09/2025

The move would give power to lenders to recover small-ticket loans, but has raised consumer rights concerns.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FIA Backs SEBI’s Phased Approach to New Index Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

FIA said a phased “glide path” to implementing the new index rules would be a pragmatic approach that reduces disruption and bolsters investor confidence.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Announces TWD 250 Billion Relief Package for Exporters

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The new MOF programme includes a universal TWD 10,000 payment and financial relief for exporters to counter the impact of international headwinds.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Philippines to Develop New Assessment System for Deposit Insurance

By Mark Johnston | 12/09/2025

The PDIC and World Bank will work to develop an assessment system that links the premiums banks pay for deposit insurance to their risk profiles.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Challenges Key Elements of ASX Futures Clearing Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

ISDA supports a dynamic default fund but strongly disagrees with proposals for sizing the fund and recovering losses after a default.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Injecting IDR 200 Trillion into Six State Owned Banks

By Editors | 12/09/2025

New finance minister explicitly bans state banks from using the liquidity boost to purchase government or central bank securities, aiming to force lending.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Banks, Insurers Pass Severe Stress Tests, Regulator Says

By Editors | 12/09/2025

The FSC said all institutions remained above capital minimums under scenarios including economic downturns, market shocks, and climate events.

Operational Risk

HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.