Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Korea to Bolster Credit Union NPL Management, Revise Audit Rules

By Editors | 08/06/2026

Regulators have proposed new rules to create a dedicated asset management company for credit union bad debts and to refine internal audit requirements.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The proposed legislation will introduce a holding company supervision regime, strengthen enforcement powers, and simplify the city’s three-tier banking system.

Resolution & Recovery

Credibility of Bail-in Framework Has Been Weakened : BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

New BIS paper finds the 2023 Credit Suisse rescue led markets to doubt that bail-in tools will be used in future crises.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Launches Enhanced Mystery Shopping Exercise for High-Risk Products

By Editors | 08/06/2026

The regulator is targeting major banks and securities firms following massive ELS losses, with a new focus on sales practices for vulnerable investors.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Chinese and Hong Kong Investors Banned from SpaceX IPO - Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

SpaceX has reportedly instructed its underwriters not to allocate shares to individuals from ITAR-restricted jurisdictions, which include China and Hong Kong.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Taps State Firm to Coordinate Overseas Mining Deals

By Mark Johnston | 07/06/2026

China's NDRC is centralising oversight of foreign mining investments, using a new state-owned firm to manage geopolitical risk and secure resources.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Launches BDT 200 Billion Fund to Revive Closed Factories

By Editors | 07/06/2026

The revolving fund offers working capital at a maximum 7% interest rate but imposes strict eligibility rules, barring loan defaulters, money launderers, and fraudsters.

Operational Risk

Korea FSS Scrutinising Toss After KRW 2.1 Billion Payment Glitch

By Editors | 07/06/2026

The FSS has ordered system fixes and may conduct an on-site inspection following a major duplicate payment error.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Launches MYR 10bn Guarantee Schemes for SME Lending

By Editors | 07/06/2026

Credit Guarantee Corporation will risk-share with financial institutions to broaden financing access for SMEs, focusing on long-term growth and resilience.