Prudential Risk

Capital Adequacy

Philippines Drafts Tiered Capital Rules for Digital-Centric Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The BSP says the new framework links prudential requirements to digitalisation levels, with top-tier banks facing potential mandatory conversion to a digital bank licence.

Credit Risk

RBI Tightens Bank, NBFC Rules on Investments in Alternative Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

The RBI has set a 10% individual and 20% collective limit for regulated entities investing in any single AIF scheme.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Sets Out Details for New Stablecoin Licensing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The HKMA has finalised its new rules for stablecoin issuers, which will take effect from 1 August 2025, with the first licences expected in early 2026.

Resolution & Recovery

Australian Regulators Update Crisis Management Coordination Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

Regulators updated key coordination agreements, clarifying roles and formalising processes for macroprudential policy, regulatory planning, and crisis response.

Credit Risk

PBOC Issues Guidelines to Boost Rural Financial Services

By Mark Johnston | 30/07/2025

China’s central bank issues comprehensive guidelines for rural financial services, instructing FIs on credit support, infrastructure and governance.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes to Update Regulatory Framework for Co-operative Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The draft guidelines propose replacing legacy frameworks with harmonised eligibility criteria and tiered categorisation.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan FSC Proposes New Capital Rule for Offshore Insurers

By Editors | 29/07/2025

The amendment will align the minimum capital requirement for Offshore Insurance Units with a new solvency framework set to launch in 2026.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BCBS Paper Maps Out Path to Stronger Bank Supervision

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The paper identifies key drivers of supervisory effectiveness, including risk-based oversight, early intervention, and better use of technology to ensure banks address vulnerabilities promptly.

Liquidity Risk

China to Expand Cross-border Cash Pooling Framework for Multinationals

By Editors | 29/07/2025

Regulators have released draft rules to roll out a unified, lower-threshold framework for managing renminbi and foreign currency funds to facilitate corporate treasury operations.