Prudential Risk

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Cambodia Partners With Singapore Institute to Upgrade Financial Sector Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

The new director accreditation programme aims to professionalise boardrooms as the financial sector expands and faces more complex regulatory demands.

Operational Risk

APRA Consults on Updates to Prudential and Reporting Standards

By Editors | 26/08/2025

Proposed tweaks include revised terminology, online document access and retirement of pandemic planning guide, effective January 2026

Cybersecurity

FSS Korea Calls on Securities Industry to Upgrade IT Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The FSS has directed securities firms to strengthen their IT controls, saying action will be taken against companies responsible for major incidents.

Credit Risk

India: State Lender Seeking Reform to Allow M&A Financing by Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

State Bank of India has made a formal request to the central bank to be able to finance M&A of listed companies

Credit Risk

FSC Korea, Banks Agree on Nationwide Credit Recovery Plan

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

A working group led by Korea Credit Information Services is preparing to launch the programme on 30 September, restricting the use of delinquency records for millions of borrowers.

Data Privacy

S. Korea Considers E-commerce Sales, User Reviews for SME Credit Scoring

By Mark Johnston | 26/08/2025

The FSC is planning to create a new model incorporating alternative data from platforms like Naver and Coupang to improve lending access for small firms.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Cracking the European T+1 Code for APAC Firms

By Val Wotton | 26/08/2025

Europe's shift to T+1 settlement in 2027 presents unique challenges for APAC firms. Proactive automation, data harmonisation, and early preparation are crucial for successful adaptation.

Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Opens Consultation on Revised Capital Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/08/2025

The proposed revisions seek to balance financial stability with economic efficiency and competition.

Operational Risk

Third-Party Risk Takes Centre Stage in Australia

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 25/08/2025

APRA’s new op risk framework compels financial institutions to pay closer attention to third-party concentration risk.