Prudential Risk

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Eases FX Rules for Exporters in Specialised Zones

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2025

New rules aim to create parity, improve liquidity management by allowing firms in special zones to hold full export proceeds temporarily.

Credit Risk

Korea Overhauls Small Business Debt Fund as Applications Surge

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The FSC is relaxing eligibility rules and boosting support for the “New Start Fund” after on-site consultations with business owners.

Operational Risk

APRA, ASIC Issue Warning to Super Funds on Retirement Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Only 33% of Australians aged 50-66 are confident they will have a financially comfortable retirement, and just 18% have a clear financial plan before leaving the workforce.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Evergrande to be Delisted in Hong Kong on 25 August

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The move marks a final chapter for the world’s most indebted developer after it failed to meet trading resumption requirements following a court-ordered liquidation.

Credit Risk

South Korea to Offer Credit Amnesty Programme to Tackle Debt Overhang

By Mark Johnston | 14/08/2025

The programme targets up to 3.24 million small-sum borrowers with debts of KRW 50 million or less, aiming to boost credit scores and support economic recovery.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Court Penalises NAB Over Hardship Assistance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The Federal Court has penalised NAB and its subsidiary, AFSH, for failing to respond to hundreds of customers experiencing financial difficulty.

Trading & Investment

India Advances Law to Establish Metals and Minerals Exchange

By Editors | 13/08/2025

Legislation passed by India's lower house will establish a new authority to establish a national trading platform for minerals and metals.

Payments & Settlements

South Korea, Vietnam Deepen Financial Ties with New Regulator Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The agreements cover monetary policy and financial stability, part of a broader push to boost trade and energy cooperation.

Credit Risk

China Rolls Out Loan Subsidies for Consumers and Businesses

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

Regulators will offer state-funded interest subsidies on personal consumer loans and business loans in key service sectors to stimulate the economy.