Prudential Risk

Resolution & Recovery

China to Overhaul Bankruptcy Law to Ease Market Exits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

The comprehensive revision aims to update the 18-year-old legislation, addressing shortcomings and helping to clear out "zombie enterprises".

Structural Regulation

China Drafts New Audit Rules to Tighten Oversight of State Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

The NAO says the draft regulations expand the audit scope to include state-controlled financial institutions and public-private projects, while formalising CPC leadership.

Liquidity Risk

RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Liquidity Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

The RBNZ is consulting on new open market operations and a committed liquidity facility with a proposed cap of 35-40 percent.

Capital Adequacy

HKMA Consults on Crypto-Asset Reporting Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2025

The regulator has released draft guidance on capital, liquidity, and large exposure reporting to implement the Basel Committee's global crypto standard.

Stablecoins

IMF Warns Stablecoins Pose 'Major Financial Stability Risks'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

Experts call for new regulatory frameworks to address risks from non-banks, dollarisation, and financial crime amid rapid financial innovation.

Market Risk

Taiwan Banks Roll Out FX Hedging Support for Exporters Hit by Tariffs

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The FSC and banks are expanding FX hedging tools, credit guarantees, training programmes and online resources to help exporters manage tariff pressures and currency volatility.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Issues Five Preliminary Private Credit Bureau Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The move is expected to transform lending practices, lower default rates, and expand access to credit for millions of people.

AI Risk & Governance

Global Regulators Urged to Adapt 'Black Box' AI Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

A BIS paper says regulators may need to accept performance-explainability trade-offs for complex AI, with strict new safeguards.

Capital Adequacy

China NFRA Overhauls Capital Margin Rules for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

The NFRA has removed bank type restrictions for holding deposits while raising prudential standards and introducing new deposit forms.