Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

Vietnam to Amend Law to Improve Bad Debt Management

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

The amendments aim to remove obstacles in handling bad debts and bolster the banking system’s resilience.

Operational Risk

ISDA Urges Australian Super Funds to Enhance Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

Super funds should be proactive in managing counterparties and third-party suppliers, as ineffective management can result in operational losses, regulatory attention and remediation costs.

Credit Risk

RBI to Relax AIF Investment Norms for Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

The draft norms propose a 10% cap on an RE’s investment in any AIF scheme, along with conditional provisioning requirements.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand: Consumer Lending Law Reform Passes First Reading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2025

The government is seeking to simplify affordability assessments while keeping consumer safeguards in place.

Cybersecurity

FS-ISAC Outlines Cyber Threats Facing FIs in 2025

By Manesh Samtani | 20/05/2025

New report highlights growing cyber threats facing the financial sector, driven by emerging technologies, scam networks, and geopolitical instability.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Shifts to Market-based Exchange Rate

By Editors | 20/05/2025

Bangladesh has adopted a more flexible, market-driven exchange rate to bolster its FX reserves and meet conditions set by the IMF.

Supervision & Enforcement

China NFRA Standardises Administrative Inspections of FIs

By Editors | 20/05/2025

The NFRA will establish a dedicated online platform to disclose information about administrative inspections to enhance transparency and public oversight.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China State Council Sets Out Legislative Priorities for 2025

By Editors | 20/05/2025

China’s 2025 legislative plan includes a strong focus on financial stability alongside key revisions to banking and trade laws.

Cloud & Infrastructure

HKMA Partners with Transport Bureau to Boost Trade Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2025

Banks will gain access to real-time cargo status data, enabling them to assess clients’ operational performance more effectively.