Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh in $62b Distressed Loan Crisis, Capital Ratios Plummet

By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2025

A central bank report, mandated by IMF loan terms, shows capital adequacy is now the lowest in South Asia, breaching regulatory minimums.

Credit Risk

China Directs Banks to Optimise Loans for Legacy PPP Projects

By Editors | 22/08/2025

Guidelines from the finance ministry encourage lenders to renegotiate rates and extend maturities to ensure project viability and reduce costs.

Credit Risk

Korean Banks Directed to Aid Petrochemical Sector in Restructuring

By Editors | 22/08/2025

Regulators have asked banks to maintain existing credit lines to the petrochemical industry on a "stand-still" basis while companies formulate their restructuring plans.

Capital Adequacy

Financial Firms Push Back as Korea Doubles Education Tax Rate

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/08/2025

Banks, insurers, securities houses and card firms warn the higher levy on revenues will squeeze profits, weaken capital buffers and raise costs for consumers.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Credit Rating Rules for Loan Approvals

By Editors | 21/08/2025

The central bank has eased the mandatory internal credit score requirement for banks to approve new loans and renewals.

Supervision & Enforcement

FSS Korea to Commence Inspections on Lenders, Debt Collectors

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

The inspections on lenders, debt collectors, and online loan brokers aim to curb abusive collection tactics and illegal private lending.

Payments & Settlements

PSE Amends Business Continuity Rules for Market, Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

The PSE has changed its market halt trigger to a value-based metric and is requiring all brokers to have "correspondent arrangements" in place.

Operational Risk

APRA Corporate Plan Highlights Focus on System-Wide Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

APRA has sharpened its focus on cyber risks, super fund expenditure, and striking a better balance between financial safety and productivity.

Credit Risk

Thailand Cabinet Approves Draft Credit Guarantee Bill

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

New agency will assess credit risk using financial and alternative data models, issue credit guarantee certificates, and partially absorb losses in cases of default.