Prudential Risk

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Chair Klaas Knot Warns Against Complacency in Final Address

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    Klaas Knot warned that easing banking regulations would be a “big mistake” that would increase the likelihood of financial crises.

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    Capital Adequacy

    Korea FSS Flags Solvency Drop in Insurance Sector

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    The solvency ratio of local insurance companies fell below 200 percent in Q1, the first decline of its kind in four years.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Korea FSS Considers Inspections of Korbit Over Trading Suspension

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    The FSS is said to be investigating the cause of a 12-hour trading and services suspension at crypto exchange Korbit.

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    Operational Risk

    “Perfect Storm” of Operational Risks Brewing: APRA Official

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    APRA’s Chris Gower said geopolitics, cyber threats, and third-party reliance create operational resilience challenges for the financial sector.

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    Operational Risk

    Banking Sector Reports Fall in Operational Risk for 2024: ORX

    By Editors | 18/06/2025

    ORX report shows banking sector operational risk losses down in 2024, but external fraud and digitalisation trends warrant attention.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China to Broaden FTZ Reforms, Stabilise Real Estate Market

    By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

    Top Chinese officials pledged to expands free trade reforms nationwide, and address the property market slump with a multi-pronged approach.

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    Capital Adequacy

    Taiwan Tightens Rules on Life Insurers Offering Wealth Management

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

    Only life insurers that meet specific financial and compliance criteria will be allowed to offer wealth management services.

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    Structural Regulation

    Philippines: New Rural Bank Emerges from Four-Entity Merger

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

    The BSP said Agribank has started operations, representing the combined entity following a merger of four agricultural rural banks.

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    Climate Risk

    Tensions Flare Over US Climate Stance at FSB Meeting – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

    Disagreement over the urgency of climate-related financial risks sparked heated debate among global regulators in Madrid.

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    Credit Risk

    Vietnam Weighs New Housing Credit Packages to Boost Home Ownership

    By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

    Vietnam is set to roll out credit reforms to help young homebuyers, aiming to revitalise real estate and fuel growth.

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