Prudential Risk

Credit Risk

China Enacts Law Dedicated to Promoting Private Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2025

The law includes provisions requiring financial institutions to improve the level of financial services provided to private economic organisations

Payments & Settlements

China Updates Rules for Bank Card Clearing Institutions

By Editors | 04/05/2025

The new rules clarify governance, risk management, information sharing, and reporting management requirements of bank card clearing institutions

Credit Risk

Korea FSS to Commence Inspections of Asset Managers in Mid-May

By Editors | 04/05/2025

The on-site inspections are expected to focus on the appropriateness of collateral assets, credit risk, fees for synthetic ETFs, and arrangements with liquidity providers.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Tightens Rules on Universal Life Insurance Products

By Editors | 03/05/2025

New NFRA notice bans the sale of universal life policies with terms shorter than five years and imposes limits on investments in certain funds and non-standard assets.

Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Outlines Path Ahead for Deposit Taker Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

RBNZ details next steps for new deposit taker rules, including liquidity, disclosure, and depositor compensation. Decisions on capital rules will come later.

Credit Risk

Japan FSA Offers Guidance on Enterprise Value-Backed Lending

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2025

The FSA is encouraging FIs to move away from a purely formulaic approach to loan evaluation and provisioning and to exercise more judgment.

Structural Regulation

NZX Consults on BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

NXZ and NZX Clearing are consulting on requirements for market participants when developing BCPs and disaster recovery arrangements.

Credit Risk

China Pledges to Support Trade Firms Impacted by Tariffs

By Editors | 29/04/2025

Lenders will be asked to maintain loans to small and medium-sized trade firms, and to utilise a special credit tool to support the export of large equipment.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSC Korea Prepares to Increase Deposit Insurance Coverage Limit

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

The FSC is preparing to double the deposit insurance coverage limit to KRW 100 million, with implementation expected sometime after September.