Prudential Risk

    Cybersecurity

    Korea FSS to Shift Financial Security Oversight to Prevention

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

    The FSS will focus on proactive risk management but has vowed a “zero-tolerance” approach to repeat IT incidents caused by internal control failures.

    Credit Risk

    FSS Korea Probes Two Banks Over Tech Loan Irregularities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    The FSS is inspecting KB Kookmin Bank and Woori Bank amid allegations of falsified credit evaluations.

    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong Quietly Positions Itself as Stablecoin Hub for China

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 09/04/2026

    With licenses imminent, the city is betting it can lead in digital assets without sacrificing financial stability.

    Credit Risk

    Korea Mandates Higher FI Contributions to Boost Microfinance

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    Regulators have increased mandatory contributions from financial institutions to expand policy-based finance and support for vulnerable borrowers in South Korea.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA Identifies Gaps in Cyber Risk Management at Domestic FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    New FSA-commissioned report finds domestic firms lag overseas peers in managing cybersecurity risks from vendors and other third parties.

    Cryptocurrency

    Think Tank Urges Taiwan to Adopt Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    A new report argues Bitcoin could provide financial resilience against a potential China conflict, despite the central bank's previous rejection.

    Credit Risk

    BNM to Provide Financing Support to Firms Amid Global Volatility

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    Malaysia unveils a 10-point plan to strengthen bank support for MSMEs, focusing on improving access to financing and credit delivery.

    Credit Risk

    Bangladesh Bank to Vet Large Corporate Loans Before Approval

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    The central bank is formulating a new policy to directly scrutinise large loan proposals in a bid to curb rising defaults.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Seeks Court Intervention in Proposed Interprac Sale

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

    ASIC has launched legal action to investigate the AUD 50,000 sale of a financial adviser facing hundreds of client complaints and significant liabilities.

    Operational Risk

    Indonesia’s OJK Issues Social Media Governance Guidelines for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    The new framework urges commercial banks to implement formal risk management and governance policies for their social media activities.

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