Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia's Super Fund Performance Test Sees Few New Failures

By Editors | 01/09/2025

APRA's annual test finds only seven products failed, all on platforms, prompting industry criticism and calls for reform.

Liquidity Risk

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Liquidity Risk Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

The draft guidelines call for stronger governance, stress testing, contingency plans and early-warning systems to address fast-moving liquidity risks in the digital era.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea: New FSS Chief Puts Banks on Notice Over Consumer Protection

By Editors | 01/09/2025

FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin has warned of strict penalties for misselling scandals and urged a shift away from "easy interest business".

Trading & Investment

Korea Passes Bill to Create KRW 100 Trillion KDB Fund for Tech Investments

By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

New law establishes advanced industries fund via Korea Development Bank, easing capital rules to scale support for strategic tech sectors.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

By Editors | 30/08/2025

The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

Capital Adequacy

HKMA Proposes to Overhaul Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing

By | 30/08/2025

The proposed update incorporates lessons from recent global crises, adding focus on liquidity risk, climate change, cryptoassets, and board accountability.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Considers New Rules to Curb Risks at NBFCs

By Editors | 29/08/2025

The RBI is looking to harmonise rules for banks and non-bank lenders to reduce risks from complex and duplicate lending structures.

Credit Risk

Australia's Plan to Uncap Home Guarantee Scheme Prompts Mixed Reaction

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

The government has removed all limits on its low-deposit mortgage guarantee scheme, but insurers and economists warn it will inflate prices and create reckless debt.

Stablecoins

Former PBOC Chief Pushes Back Against Yuan Stablecoin Proposals

By Editors | 29/08/2025

Former PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan has warned against the speculative risks and limited utility of stablecoins for China.