Prudential Risk

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes Principles-Based Overhaul of Bank Board Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

The proposed framework aims to shift boards’ focus from routine operations to strategic oversight and risk governance.

Credit Risk

BOT Urges Lenders to Ease Terms for Struggling Borrowers

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

The central bank has asked financial institutions to offer debt relief and fresh credit to borrowers impacted by economic headwinds.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes Changes to Bank Capital Adequacy Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

The central bank has released draft amendments to ease the inclusion of interim profits in regulatory capital and eliminate the investment fluctuation reserve.

Data Privacy

China Rolls Out Supply Chain Regulations Targeting Harmful Foreign Actions

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

New regulations create a security review mechanism and allow for countermeasures against foreign commercial and government actions deemed harmful.

Payments & Settlements

China Directs FIs to Optimise Financial Services for E-commerce Sector

By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

New guidelines call for enhanced credit, supply chain finance, and cross-border payment solutions to support e-commerce integration with the real economy.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Prudential Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

The central bank plans to scrap the Investment Fluctuation Reserve and ease capital adequacy rules to reduce compliance burdens and boost liquidity.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

Credit Risk

Korea to Phase In Stricter Real Estate PF Rules from 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2026

New capital requirements will be phased in over four years as market indicators show signs of stabilisation and restructuring efforts continue.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Faces Deepening Banking Crisis Amid Surging Defaults

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

An industry association is calling for regulatory relief as defaulted loans and capital shortfalls hit record highs, prompting government reform pledges.