Prudential Risk

Trading & Investment

Fintech and Regulation to Create Two-Tier Securities Sector: Fitch

By Editors | 29/10/2025

A Fitch Ratings report finds that technology-backed global platforms and bank-affiliated firms are set to win as traditional domestic brokers face mounting pressure.

Capital Adequacy

HKMA Consults on Updated Guidance to Incorporate Crypto Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

A consultation has been launched on a revised Supervisory Policy Manual that introduces a specific prudential treatment for cryptoassets.

Resolution & Recovery

Japanese Megabanks Detail US Wind-Down Strategies in Living Wills

By Editors | 28/10/2025

The plans, released by US regulators, outline how each firm’s American operations would be resolved under a multiple-point-of-entry strategy.

Clearing & Post-Trade

KRX Launches Central Clearing for KOFR Interest Rate Swaps

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

The move centralises clearing for risk-free rate derivatives, aiming to boost market stability, liquidity, and reduce counterparty risk.

Structural Regulation

India Weighs Raising Foreign Investment Cap in State-run Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

Raising the foreign investment cap in public-sector banks to 49% aims to attract overseas capital and narrow the gap with private lenders.

Credit Risk

Korea Eases Mortgage Refinancing Rules in Regulated Zones

By Editors | 28/10/2025

Borrowers in newly designated property speculation zones will be allowed to use their original, higher LTV ratios.

Resolution & Recovery

China Revises Rules for Changing Private Investment Fund Managers

By Editors | 28/10/2025

AMAC aims to protect investors from failed managers by simplifying replacement procedures and mandating new contractual safeguards.

Credit Risk

Korean Banks Struggle to Commit to Productive Finance Push

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 28/10/2025

Capital rule adjustments may not be enough for banks to change their investment models, given the risk management implications.

Credit Risk

RBI to Lower Risk Weights for NBFC Loans to Infrastructure Projects

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

The draft rules propose reduced risk weights on loans to certain high-quality infrastructure projects that meet specific performance and repayment criteria.