Prudential Risk

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Higher Deposit Insurance Limit Takes Effect in South Korea

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    This is the first increase in 24 years, aiming to bolster public confidence and financial market stability.

    Credit Risk

    China Deepens SME Accounting Data Pilot to Boost Lending

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    Regulators are tasking banks with using new standardised data to build credit models and innovate online loan products for small businesses.

    Capital Adequacy

    Taiwan Proposes Revised Capital Rules for Insurers' Mainland China, HK Operations

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The FSC plans to amend capital adequacy requirements for overseas expansion to align with the new solvency regime taking effect in 2026.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBA Flags Private Market Risks, Digital Currency Assessment in New Plan

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The RBA's corporate plan highlights financial stability risks from non-bank lending and outlines key work on a potential CBDC.

    Credit Risk

    China FIs Tighten Credit, Leverage as Stock Rally Sparks Bubble Fears

    By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

    Lenders clamp down on credit card-funded trades while brokers raise margin requirements amid a USD 1 trillion market surge.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Australia's Super Fund Performance Test Sees Few New Failures

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    APRA's annual test finds only seven products failed, all on platforms, prompting industry criticism and calls for reform.

    Liquidity Risk

    MAS Proposes Overhaul of Liquidity Risk Rules for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    The draft guidelines call for stronger governance, stress testing, contingency plans and early-warning systems to address fast-moving liquidity risks in the digital era.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea: New FSS Chief Puts Banks on Notice Over Consumer Protection

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin has warned of strict penalties for misselling scandals and urged a shift away from "easy interest business".

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Passes Bill to Create KRW 100 Trillion KDB Fund for Tech Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

    New law establishes advanced industries fund via Korea Development Bank, easing capital rules to scale support for strategic tech sectors.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

    By Editors | 30/08/2025

    The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

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