Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

Philippines to Develop New Assessment System for Deposit Insurance

By Mark Johnston | 12/09/2025

The PDIC and World Bank will work to develop an assessment system that links the premiums banks pay for deposit insurance to their risk profiles.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Challenges Key Elements of ASX Futures Clearing Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

ISDA supports a dynamic default fund but strongly disagrees with proposals for sizing the fund and recovering losses after a default.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Injecting IDR 200 Trillion into Six State Owned Banks

By Editors | 12/09/2025

New finance minister explicitly bans state banks from using the liquidity boost to purchase government or central bank securities, aiming to force lending.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Banks, Insurers Pass Severe Stress Tests, Regulator Says

By Editors | 12/09/2025

The FSC said all institutions remained above capital minimums under scenarios including economic downturns, market shocks, and climate events.

Operational Risk

HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Launches KRW 150 Trillion 'National Growth Fund'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The government will de-risk private investment and ease regulations to steer financial institutions towards funding high-tech industries and away from interest-spread profits.

Liquidity Risk

HKMA Delays Implementation of Stricter Liquidity Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2025

HKMA has pushed back the deadline for its revised MA(BS)23 return to June 2026 but will collect similar data from selected banks in the interim.

Structural Regulation

S. Korea Financial Overhaul Faces Political Gridlock and Staff Revolt

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

A government plan to reshape financial regulation is stalled by opposition parties, sparking protests and fears of a brain drain at key agencies.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Partners DFSA on Cross-Border Fund Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

The agreement between the SFC and DFSA enhances supervisory cooperation for asset managers operating between the two financial hubs.