Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea: New FSC Chief Pledges Overhaul of Collateral-Based Lending

By Editors | 16/09/2025

Lee Eog-weon will revamp regulations to funnel money away from real estate and into innovative sectors amid a major agency reorganisation.

Credit Risk

Indian Exporters Press RBI for Loan Relief Amid Crippling US Tariffs

By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

Industry bodies seek moratoriums, NPA concessions and other banking support as punitive US import duties of up to 50 percent bite.

Resolution & Recovery

China Proposes to Add New Cross-Border and SME Rules to Bankruptcy Law

By Editors | 16/09/2025

The draft law aims to solve the problem of insolvent "zombie" firms, creating dedicated chapters for cross-border and financial institution cases and offering a path for shareholders with joint liability to clear debts.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBA, APRA Detail Plans for Building 'Anti-Fragility' into Financial System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

RBA and APRA officials have outlined their approaches to bolster resilience against geopolitical and technological risks faced by the financial sector.

Credit Risk

China Eyes State Bank Loans to Clear Local Government Arrears

By Mark Johnston | 15/09/2025

Beijing is reportedly considering a multi-year plan to clear trillions of yuan in unpaid bills, shifting risk to already-strained state lenders.

Supervision & Enforcement

ANZ Agrees to A$240m Penalty for ‘Widespread Misconduct’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

ASIC has detailed "grubby" and unconscionable conduct by ANZ in a government bond deal and multiple "disappointing" retail failures.

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.