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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Indian Bank Union Seeks Probe into HDFC After Chairman's Exit
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026
A major bank employees' union has demanded a government inquiry into governance at India's largest private lender following a high-profile resignation.

Credit Risk
Philippines Expands Granular Credit Reporting to More NBFIs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026
The BSP aims to enhance systemic risk surveillance by requiring more granular data from a wider range of financial institutions, with implementation set for late 2026.

Cybersecurity
Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Leverage Cyber Insurance as Risks Mount
By Editors | 06/04/2026
The FSC is advising companies to evaluate cyber insurance as a key risk management tool, as market premiums show steady growth.

Capital Adequacy
Taiwan FSC Amends Rules for Commercial Bank Investments
By Editors | 06/04/2026
FSC revises the self-assessment criteria for banks seeking to invest in both financial and non-financial enterprises.

Credit Risk
China Mandates Unified Corporate Credit Evaluation Framework
By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026
The plan aims to standardise credit ratings, eliminate fragmented rules, and integrate public and market-based evaluations to support supervision and financing.

Structural Regulation
South Korea Preparing to Introduce KOFR-Based Mortgages
By Editors | 06/04/2026
The new loans aim to lower borrowing costs for households and expand consumer choice by using a risk-free benchmark rate.

Resolution & Recovery
India Passes Insolvency, Bankruptcy Reforms to Speed Up Resolutions
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026
The amendments aim to cut delays and align the nation's corporate insolvency framework with global standards to boost investor confidence.

Credit Risk
China Intensifies Crackdown on Consumer Lending to Force Down Rates
By Editors | 06/04/2026
Regulators are imposing a series of new rate caps, targeting a 12 percent ceiling, and cracking down on opaque pricing practices.

Emerging Prudential Risks
Korea Forms High-Level Council to Tackle Economic Volatility
By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026
Top finance, budget, and regulatory chiefs will meet monthly to coordinate policy amid currency weakness and geopolitical shocks.

Trading & Investment
Korea Enacts Tax Breaks to Lure Retail Funds Onshore
By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026
A revised tax law creates a new investment account and offers tiered capital gains tax exemptions to stabilise the Korean won.
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