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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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