Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

RBI Rolls Out Unified Framework for Non-Fund Based Credit Facilities

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2025

The framework aims to strengthen risk management, deepen corporate bond markets, and modernise the issuance of guarantees and credit enhancements across regulated entities.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan FSC Reorganises Banking Bureau to Bolster Systemic Risk Oversight

By Editors | 08/08/2025

The regulator has reassigned duties to centralise macroprudential supervision and bring leasing firms under a new consumer protection and AML remit.

Structural Regulation

Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

Trading & Investment

India Panel Recommends Reforms to Launch GIFT City as Commodity Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

Proposals include extended tax breaks, expanded bank trading powers, and streamlined regulations to onshore trading activity from overseas hubs.

Credit Risk

Chinese Banks Prepare for Introduction of Loan Subsidy Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

State-owned banks are gearing up for a new interest subsidy policy to boost consumption, but are waiting for implementation guidance from regulators.

Anti-Money Laundering

Chinese Regulators Impose Over ¥30M in Fines on Bank of Shanghai

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

The PBOC and NFRA imposed fines on the bank over AML-related and other failures. 15 managers also held individually accountable.

Capital Adequacy

Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.

Trading & Investment

Thai SEC Proposes Flexible New Rules for Mutual Fund Share Classes

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

Thailand's SEC proposes flexible share class rules, allowing varied fees, hedging options, and clearer disclosures to align with global standards.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Reportedly Pressuring Insurers to Repatriate Investment Roles

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

Hong Kong's insurance regulator is reportedly pushing life insurers to reverse the migration of talent and capital to Singapore.