Prudential Risk

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations

    By Editors | 04/09/2025

    The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.

    Market Abuse

    Kakao Risks Losing Control of Kakao Bank Over Regulatory Breach

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    A potential criminal penalty could force the tech giant to sell down its majority stake in its digital bank due to shareholder eligibility rules.

    Cryptocurrency

    Crypto Exchanges Targeting Australia's Super Fund Market - Report

    By Editors | 04/09/2025

    Coinbase and OKX are launching services for self-managed superannuation funds, testing a key market despite a sceptical stance from regulators.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    South Korea to Launch KRW 1 Trillion Fund to Support Tariff-Hit Industries

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    Fund managers will be offered incentives, such as enhanced fees, for investing in six designated industries. Proposals being accepted until 24 September.

    Credit Risk

    New Provisioning Rules Threaten Credit Access for Bangladesh Businesses

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

    BB and the ABB have expressed concerns that new provisioning rules have caused a decline in lending to cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises.

    Capital Adequacy

    Bangladesh Regulators Take Action Against Underfunded Brokerages

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

    The BSEC has ordered DSE to act against two brokerage houses over serious net worth shortfalls, while BB moves to liquidate nine debt-ridden NBFIs.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Higher Deposit Insurance Limit Takes Effect in South Korea

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    This is the first increase in 24 years, aiming to bolster public confidence and financial market stability.

    Credit Risk

    China Deepens SME Accounting Data Pilot to Boost Lending

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    Regulators are tasking banks with using new standardised data to build credit models and innovate online loan products for small businesses.

    Capital Adequacy

    Taiwan Proposes Revised Capital Rules for Insurers' Mainland China, HK Operations

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The FSC plans to amend capital adequacy requirements for overseas expansion to align with the new solvency regime taking effect in 2026.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBA Flags Private Market Risks, Digital Currency Assessment in New Plan

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The RBA's corporate plan highlights financial stability risks from non-bank lending and outlines key work on a potential CBDC.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.