Prudential Risk

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Injects IDR 200 Trillion into State Banks Amid Governance Warnings

By Editors | 18/09/2025

The move to boost credit growth is backed by financial regulators but has drawn criticism over its legality and adherence to state finance laws.

Credit Risk

Indonesia’s OJK Issues New Rules to Streamline Financing for MSMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The regulation compels lenders to ease requirements, lower costs, and adopt digital tools to help MSMEs gain faster access to financing.

Clearing & Post-Trade

OSTTRA and HKEX Complete First USD/CNH Swap Compression Run

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The collaboration aims to enhance capital efficiency and risk management amid soaring demand for post-trade optimisation services in Asia.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Court Addresses 'Absolute Discretion' in Loan Agreements

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

A High Court ruling implies a duty of good faith, meaning banks should be able to justify discretionary actions and avoid arbitrary decisions.

Capital Adequacy

Vietnam Banks Implement Stricter Capital Rules in Basel III Shift

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

Vietnam has enforced tougher capital adequacy rules in line with Basel III, requiring banks to build stronger buffers to safeguard financial stability and resilience.

Operational Risk

FSS Korea Urges Real Estate Trust Firms to Bolster Internal Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

Korea’s FSS has asked firms to set aside conservative provisions, strengthen liquidity, and tighten oversight after a review exposed weaknesses in the real estate sector.

Payments & Settlements

China Eases Cross-Border Financing Rules, Expands MNC Cash Pooling

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

Regulators have raised the foreign debt ceiling for firms and FIs while simplifying rules to attract capital and facilitate investment.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea: New FSC Chief Pledges Overhaul of Collateral-Based Lending

By Editors | 16/09/2025

Lee Eog-weon will revamp regulations to funnel money away from real estate and into innovative sectors amid a major agency reorganisation.

Credit Risk

Indian Exporters Press RBI for Loan Relief Amid Crippling US Tariffs

By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

Industry bodies seek moratoriums, NPA concessions and other banking support as punitive US import duties of up to 50 percent bite.